Saint Helens Elementary School

431 27th Avenue
Longview, WA 98632
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Saint Helens Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Saint Helens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Saint Helens Elementary School's student population of 306 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
306 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Saint Helens Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saint Helens Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1931 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
20-24%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Saint Helens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
35-39%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
3%
9%
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Hispanic
31%
25%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
53%
50%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
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Two or more races
7%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saint Helens Elementary School's ranking?
Saint Helens Elementary School is ranked #1931 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Saint Helens Elementary School?
306 students attend Saint Helens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Saint Helens Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saint Helens Elementary School?
Saint Helens Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Saint Helens Elementary School offer ?
Saint Helens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Saint Helens Elementary School part of?
Saint Helens Elementary School is part of Longview School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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