Saint Helena Primary serves 190 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saint Helena Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Saint Helena Primary's student population of 190 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Saint Helena Primary is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
51%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
45%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Saint Helena Primary?
190 students attend Saint Helena Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Saint Helena Primary students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saint Helena Primary?
Saint Helena Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Saint Helena Primary offer ?
Saint Helena Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Saint Helena Primary part of?
Saint Helena Primary is part of Saint Helena Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
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