J.F. WAHL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

539 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

J.F. Wahl Elementary School, located in West Helena, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Helena-West Helena School District. The school is committed to providing a structured learning environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and numeracy. As part of a district serving a historically significant but economically challenged region of the Arkansas Delta, the school plays a vital role in the community by striving to bridge educational gaps and provide equitable opportunities for its diverse student body.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, J.F. Wahl Elementary emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture aimed at fostering both social-emotional growth and academic achievement. The school utilizes various educational resources and community partnerships to enhance the student experience and prepare children for the transition to middle school. For families and community members, the school serves as a local hub for engagement, with its official website acting as a portal for district communications, academic calendars, and information regarding school policies and student resources.

539

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J.F. WAHL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	6
Black	490
Asian	7
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Black
490 (90.9%)
White
27 (5.0%)
Two or More
8 (1.5%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)
Hispanic
6 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	HELENA WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)338-4404
Website:	http://hwhschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	539
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

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 72