At a glance
Reported students
292
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
236.5
KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory: 292 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
18.8:1 reported; state peer median 16:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 238
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.8:1
What the reported data says about KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory
KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Blytheville. It is one of 4 current school records connected to KIPP Delta Public Schools. NCES reports 292 students for 2024–25.
Among 510 elementary schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, above the Arkansas median of 16:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (87.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 2.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory
- 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.52 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 2.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.1%
- Hispanic5.5%
- Black87.7%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in KIPP Delta Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–06
463 reported students
Kipp:delta Collegiate High School
High · Grades 07–12
181 reported students
KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School
High · Grades 07–12
132 reported students
Public schools near KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blytheville High School High · Blytheville School District | 09–12 | 369 | 0.4 mi |
| Blytheville Middle School Middle · Blytheville School District | 05–08 | 172 | 0.6 mi |
| Blytheville Elementary School Elementary · Blytheville School District | PK–04 | 343 | 2.2 mi |
| Gosnell Elementary School Elementary · Gosnell School District | KG–06 | 648 | 3.1 mi |
| Armorel Elementary School Elementary · Armorel School District | PK–06 | 234 | 6.8 mi |
| Cooter Elem. Elementary · Cooter R-IV | KG–06 | 79 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory
What grades does KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory serve?
KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in KIPP Delta Public Schools.
How many students attend KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory?
KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory reported 292 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 238 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory?
The calculated ratio is 18.8:1, based on 292 students and 15.52 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 16:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory a public, charter, or magnet school?
KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory in?
KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory is part of KIPP Delta Public Schools, based in Helena, AR, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Blytheville High School (0.4 mi), Blytheville Middle School (0.6 mi), Blytheville Elementary School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.