Helena Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Helena, AL Grades KG–02 Suburb: Large Birmingham, AL SchoolScore™ C (60.8)

Located in Helena, ALABAMA (ZIP 35080), Helena Elementary School is a Elementary school serving grades KG–02 in the Shelby County district.

Key statistics: 778 students enrolled; a 17.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Alabama Elementary School Average
Enrollment
778.0
State avg: 486.0
▲ 60% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.29:1
State avg: 17:1
▲ 2% worse
Free Lunch %
30.1%
State avg: 58.6%
▼ 49% better
School Details
School Name
Helena Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
010303001175
State School ID
AL-059-0050
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
187 Third St
City
Helena
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
35080
County
Shelby County
Metro Area
Birmingham, AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0106
State Leg. Upper
01014
State Leg. Lower
01015
Latitude
33.2904
Longitude
-86.8463
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd
👥
778
Total Students
👩‍🏫
45.0
Teachers FTE
📐
17.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
45.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)45.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 234 30.1%
Not Applicable 179 23%
District Info
District Name
Shelby County
LEAID
0103030
State LEA ID
AL-059
Phone
(205)682-7000
Website
http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Columbiana
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$329,660K
Federal Revenue
$23,426K
State Revenue
$180,385K
Local Revenue
$125,849K
Total Expenditure
$307,213K
Instruction Exp.
$153,870K
Support Services
$94,671K
Other Current Exp.
$14,840K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Helena Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Helena Elementary School?
778 students are enrolled at Helena Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Helena Elementary School have?
Helena Elementary School has 45.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1.
What grades does Helena Elementary School serve?
Helena Elementary School serves grades KG through 02.
Is Helena Elementary School a charter school?
Helena Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Helena Elementary School located in?
Helena Elementary School is located in the Birmingham, AL metropolitan area.
What school district does Helena Elementary School belong to?
Helena Elementary School is part of the Shelby County school district.
How much does Shelby County spend per student?
The Shelby County district spends approximately $394,875,321 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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