VERA KILPATRICK ELEM. SCHOOL

355 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

355

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VERA KILPATRICK ELEM. SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	6
Black	277
Asian	2
Two or More	17
American Indian	4

Black
277 (78.0 %)
White
49 (13.8 %)
Two or More
17 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.7 %)
American Indian
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)774-9691
Website:	http://tasd7.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	373
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 56