St. Helena Early Learning Center serves 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Helena Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
St. Helena Early Learning Center's student population of 306 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of St. Helena Early Learning Center is 0.20, 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
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
89%
41%
White
7%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
58%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend St. Helena Early Learning Center?
306 students attend St. Helena Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of St. Helena Early Learning Center students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Helena Early Learning Center?
St. Helena Early Learning Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Helena Early Learning Center offer ?
St. Helena Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is St. Helena Early Learning Center part of?
St. Helena Early Learning Center is part of St. Helena Parish School District.
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