Helena Elementary School

187 Third St
Helena, AL 35080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Helena Elementary School serves 855 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 855 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Helena Elementary School's student population of 855 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
855 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Helena Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
10%
11%
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Black
13%
32%
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White
73%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Helena Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Helena Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Helena Elementary School?
855 students attend Helena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Helena Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helena Elementary School?
Helena Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Helena Elementary School offer ?
Helena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Helena Elementary School part of?
Helena Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 855 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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