Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, St. Helena Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Helena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
St. Helena Elementary School's student population of 322 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Helena Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Helena Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#928 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
78%
32%
White
7%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Helena Elementary School's ranking?
St. Helena Elementary School is ranked #928 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are St. Helena Elementary School often compared to?
St. Helena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaufort Elementary School, Lady's Island Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend St. Helena Elementary School?
322 students attend St. Helena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of St. Helena Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Helena Elementary School?
St. Helena Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Helena Elementary School offer ?
St. Helena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Helena Elementary School part of?
St. Helena Elementary School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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