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PrivateOtherGrades PK–12Nonsectarian
497 Thunderbird, West Helena, AR 72390 · (870) 572-6717
Helena-West Helena’s School Grade D better than 10% of Arkansas school districts
Students
218
Students per teacher
11:1
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–12
What stands out about Desoto School
- Small classes: 11 students per teacher
- Private school: it doesn’t take Arkansas’s state tests
Location
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497 Thunderbird, West Helena
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K17
Kindergarten13
Grade 111
Grade 219
Grade 317
Grade 413
Grade 515
Grade 614
Grade 79
Grade 813
Grade 920
Grade 1015
Grade 1122
Grade 1220
Who goes here
White 93%Asian 6%Hispanic <1%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Desoto School from Helena-West Helena families.
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2023–2024 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.