Total enrollment
883
-44 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Helena
Arkansas · Public K-12
Parents in Helena have 3 public K-12 options when picking a school, with combined enrollment near 883 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Helena
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
4%
was 6%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
92%
was 92%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
·
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
883
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.F. WAHL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-06 | 539 |
| KIPP:DELTA COLLEGE PREP SCHOOL | Middle | 06-08 | 163 |
| KIPP:DELTA COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL | High | 09-12 | 181 |
About Helena
Helena, Arkansas is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 883 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Helena average about 294 students each, 36% below the Arkansas norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Helena has contracted 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 927 students to 883.
On this page, the community for Helena discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.