Excellent
#1316 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 14% in state
Saint Helena Elementary
Elementary School · Saint Helena Unified · St. Helena, CA
A Saint Helena Unified elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
1325 Adams St., St. Helena, CA 94574
- Math 57% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Saint Helena Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 57% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Saint Helena Elementary 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 81Very Walkable
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: Elevated919/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. 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
$139,779
Median home value
$1,876,500
Median rent
$2,065/mo
College educated
56.1%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94574; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helena Montessori School and FarmPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–10 | 1.0 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Foothills Adventist Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Foothills Adventist ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Pacific Union College ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 4.6 mi | 65 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Saint Helena Unified
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $38,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Saint Helena Elementary is listed in Saint Helena Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saint Helena Elementary
Saint Helena Elementary is a public elementary school in St. Helena, CA, part of Saint Helena Unified, serving approximately 249 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,316 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saint Helena Elementary
What grades does Saint Helena Elementary serve?
Saint Helena Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Saint Helena Elementary?
Saint Helena Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Helena Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Helena Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Saint Helena Elementary rank in CA?
Saint Helena Elementary ranks #1,316 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Saint Helena Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Saint Helena Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Saint Helena Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saint Helena Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Saint Helena Elementary a charter school?
No, Saint Helena Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saint Helena Elementary a Title I school?
No, Saint Helena Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saint Helena Elementary?
35.7% of students at Saint Helena Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Napa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (707) 967-2712
- Area population (ZIP 94574)
- 7,646
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 94574; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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