Oak Lane Elementary School vs. Helena Elementary School
Should you attend Oak Lane Elementary School or Helena Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Oak Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Helena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 221 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oak Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 523 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helena Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
221 students
523 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#943 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
36
93
Grade 1 Students
30
80
Grade 2 Students
36
98
Grade 3 Students
38
91
Grade 4 Students
41
84
Grade 5 Students
40
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
14%
14%
% White
69%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
