Very Good
#824 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 37% in state
Helena Elem.
Elementary School · Savannah R-iii · Helena, MO
A Savannah R-iii elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21080 OSAGE ST, Helena, MO 64459
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% vs MO 47% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Helena Elem. score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Helena Elem. 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average492/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,462
Median home value
$184,700
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
91.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64459; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in SAVANNAH R-III
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazonia Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | Not available | 98 | Compare → |
| John Glenn Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | Not available | 243 | Compare → |
| Minnie Cline Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | Not available | 613 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Savannah R-iii
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $9,704NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Helena Elem. is listed in SAVANNAH R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helena Elem.
Helena Elem. is a public elementary school in Helena, MO, part of Savannah R-iii, serving approximately 90 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #824 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helena Elem.
What grades does Helena Elem. serve?
Helena Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Helena Elem.?
Helena Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helena Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Helena Elem. is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helena Elem. rank in MO?
Helena Elem. ranks #824 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Helena Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Helena Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helena Elem. has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Helena Elem. a charter school?
No, Helena Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Helena Elem. a Title I school?
No, Helena Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Helena Elem.?
41.1% of students at Helena Elem. 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 90
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Andrew County
- Phone
- (816) 369-2865
- Area population (ZIP 64459)
- 502
- Area median age
- 31.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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.
- 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 64459; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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