J.F. WAHL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
J.F. WAHL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the HELENA WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WEST HELENA, AR with about 748 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, J.F. WAHL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
J.F. WAHL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in West Helena, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Helena-West Helena School District. The school is committed to providing a structured learning environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and numeracy. As part of a district serving a historically significant but economically challenged region of the Arkansas Delta, the school plays a vital role in the community by striving to bridge educational gaps and provide equitable opportunities for its diverse student body.
Beyond standard classroom instruction, J.F. Wahl Elementary emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture aimed at fostering both social-emotional growth and academic achievement. The school utilizes various educational resources and community partnerships to enhance the student experience and prepare children for the transition to middle school. For families and community members, the school serves as a local hub for engagement, with its official website acting as a portal for district communications, academic calendars, and information regarding school policies and student resources.
For more information, contact J.F. WAHL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (870) 338-4425 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WEST HELENA, AR 72390
(870) 338-4425
http://hwh.schools.org
J.F. WAHL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in WEST HELENA, AR with about 748 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HELENA WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 748
- Teachers:
- 49.32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 748 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending J.F. WAHL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 92.2%
- White
- 6.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.