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Helena West Helena School District

Public school district · Helena, AR · NCES 0507680

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At a glance

Reported students

978

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

2

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

10.8:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$14,610

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$6,643

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.

Students
1,122
Teachers (FTE)
74
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1

What current records say about Helena West Helena School District

Helena West Helena School District operates 2 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Helena, Arkansas. NCES reports 978 students and 90.9 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Arkansas agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 114 of 233 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $14,610 in current expenditure per pupil and $6,643 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 41 of 233 in Arkansas. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

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Reported needs and resources

English learners
0.1%
Students with disabilities (IDEA)
3.7%
Classroom teachers (FTE)
90.9
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$14,785,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

Helena West Helena School District

Helena, Arkansas

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 34.5403, -90.6209

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White3.3%
  • Hispanic0.9%
  • Black93.1%
  • Asian1.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial1.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
Elementary153915.5:10
High14397.8:10

Explore schools in Helena West Helena School District

2 current directory entries

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Showing 1–2 of 2 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
Central High SchoolHigh07–124397.8:1
J.F. Wahl Elementary SchoolElementaryPK–0653915.5:1

Frequently asked questions about Helena West Helena School District

How many schools are in Helena West Helena School District?

Helena West Helena School District has 2 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 1 elementary, 1 high.

How many students attend Helena West Helena School District?

NCES reports 978 students for 2024–25, served by 90.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 114 of 233 Arkansas agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 1,122 students in schools that are still open.

What is the student–teacher ratio in Helena West Helena School District?

The district-wide ratio is 10.8:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does Helena West Helena School District spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $14,610 in current expenditure per pupil, including $6,643 for instruction. That ranks 41 of 233 comparable Arkansas agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

What is the largest high school in Helena West Helena School District?

Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 439 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.

How do I find my assigned school in Helena West Helena School District?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (870) 338-4425 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

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