Excellent
#260 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 19% in state
Based on limited data
Helena Elementary School
Elementary School · Shelby County · Helena, AL
A Shelby County elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
187 3rd St, Helena, AL 35080
- Reading 95% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Helena Elementary School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Helena Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average521/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Helena), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,871
Median home value
$278,500
Median rent
$1,611/mo
College educated
47.6%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose School of RiverwoodsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Gospel Light Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 1.5 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| The Hillsboro SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–11 | 2.7 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Alabaster Weekday Early Education ProgramPrivate · tuition | 3.0 | PK–K | 3.2 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Shelby County
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #8 of 29
- District spending per student
- $12,436NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Helena Elementary School is listed in Shelby County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helena Elementary School
Helena Elementary School is a public elementary school in Helena, AL, part of Shelby County, serving approximately 855 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #260 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 95% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helena Elementary School
What grades does Helena Elementary School serve?
Helena Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Helena Elementary School?
Helena Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 855 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helena Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helena Elementary School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helena Elementary School rank in AL?
Helena Elementary School ranks #260 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Helena Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Helena Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Helena Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helena Elementary School has 95% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Is Helena Elementary School a charter school?
No, Helena Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Helena Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Helena Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Helena Elementary School?
29.5% of students at Helena Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 855
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (205) 682-5540
- Area population (ZIP 35080)
- 19,808
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35080; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 ACAP; directory SY 2023–24
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