Helotes Elementary School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(210) 397-3800
Helotes Elementary School serves 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Helotes Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Helotes Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Helotes Elementary School's student population of 406 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 406 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Helotes Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Helotes Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #934 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 50% | 52% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 44% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Northside Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Helotes Elementary School is O'connor High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Stinson Middle School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kuentz Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Helotes Kuentz Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 726 students10
1.1 miles
12303 Leslie Rd
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 397-8050 1.1 PK-5 726 - Helotes O'connor High School Math: 60% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 3,327 students10
1.2 miles
12221 Leslie Rd
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 397-4800 1.2 9-12 3,327 - Helotes Beard Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 713 students10
2.1 miles
8725 Sonoma Pkwy
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 397-6600 2.1 PK-5 713 - San Antonio Stinson Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,179 student10
2.3 miles
13200 Skyhawk
San Antonio, TX 78249
(210) 397-3600 2.3 6-8 1,179 - San Antonio Anne Frank Inspire Academy Charter School
Math: 21% | Reading: 51%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-11 | 375 students10
2.4 miles
11216 Bandera Rd
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 638-5900 2.4 K-11 375
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