Helena Elementary School
Rank
: 10/
Top 1%10
Tel:
(816) 369-2865
Helena Elementary School serves 85 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Helena Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Helena Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Helena Elementary School's student population of 85 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 85 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
Helena Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Helena Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #19 out of 2085 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-89% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 16% |
| White | 94% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Savannah R-III School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Helena Elementary School is Union Star High School (5.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Union Star Elementary School (5.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Union Star Union Star Elementary School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 77 students10
5.5 miles
6132 Nw State Rte Z
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294 5.5 PK-5 77 - Union Star Union Star High School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-12 | 70 students10
5.5 miles
6132 Nw State Rte Z
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294 5.5 6-12 70 - Cosby Avenue City Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-8 | 186 students10
7.1 miles
18069 Hwy 169
Cosby, MO 64436
(816) 662-2305 7.1 PK-8 186 - Savannah Savannah High School Math: 26% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 737 students10
8.9 miles
701 State Rte E
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-3128 8.9 9-12 737 - Savannah Minnie Cline Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 574 students10
9.8 miles
808 W Price
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-3915 9.8 K-5 574
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