Helena Elementary

Helena Elementary serves 522 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in the rural community of Timberlake, North Carolina. With 34 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a comfortable student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. Academically, Helena Elementary demonstrates solid performance, earning a 7.1 out of 10 rating and ranking in the 73rd percentile among North Carolina elementary schools at #711 out of 2,661 schools statewide.

The school shows particular strength in mathematics, with 71% of students achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. In English Language Arts and reading, 56% of students meet or exceed proficiency standards. The school draws families from Person County's Timberlake area, where the median household income is $72,822 and median home values reach $220,800.

The community has a poverty rate of 10.7%, with 20% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. This ZIP code of 27583 is home to 6,935 residents who value the quieter pace of rural living. Helena Elementary sits along Helena Moriah Road, providing educational opportunities in a peaceful rural setting that allows students to learn and grow away from urban distractions while still receiving quality instruction.

Located in a rural area, Helena Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.