Helendale Elementary School District

15350 Riverview Rd.
Helendale, CA 92342-0249
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,085 students in Helendale Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Helendale Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,085 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Helendale Elementary School District, which is ranked #1168 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1133 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

26%
34%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35%
47%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

18%
29%
(21-22)
90-94%
87%
(2022-23)
24.3%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.63

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 1997–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
2%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
52%
56%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
6%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
35%
20%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,567 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,370 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$150,628 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$18 MM
$130,845 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$20,567
$26,022

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$16,370
$22,604

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Helendale Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Helendale Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27274 Peach Tree Ln.
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1204
Gr: K-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Careers And Exploration
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13943 Rivers Edge Rd.
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Riverview Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13943 Rivers Edge Rd.
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266
Gr: 7-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Independence Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15350 Riverview Rd., Po Box 24
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1760
Gr: K-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Helendale Elementary School District?
Helendale Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,085 students.
What is the rank of Helendale Elementary School District?
Helendale Elementary School District is ranked #1168 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Helendale Elementary School District?
52% of Helendale Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Helendale Elementary School District?
Helendale Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Helendale Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,370 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,085 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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