VERA KILPATRICK ELEM. SCHOOL

VERA KILPATRICK ELEM. SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in TEXARKANA, AR with about 432 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, VERA KILPATRICK ELEM. SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School, located at 1002 E 35th St in Texarkana, Arkansas, is a key component of the Texarkana Arkansas School District (TASD). As a public elementary school, it serves a diverse community of young learners, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience that prepares students for middle school and beyond. The school is committed to creating a supportive environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering social and emotional development.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Texarkana Arkansas School District, which prioritizes student achievement, community engagement, and the use of technology to enhance learning outcomes. Families interested in specific school programs, district policies, or upcoming events can access further resources through the district’s official website at http://tasd7.net. Vera Kilpatrick plays an essential role in the local educational landscape by striving to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and effective learning atmosphere for all its students.

For more information, contact VERA KILPATRICK ELEM. SCHOOL at (870) 774-9691 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1002 E 35TH ST
TEXARKANA, AR 71854
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VERA KILPATRICK ELEM. SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TEXARKANA, AR with about 432 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
432
Teachers:
24.83
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 432 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VERA KILPATRICK ELEM. SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.

Black or African American
72.0%
White
20.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.7%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.