Helena Elementary School vs. Oak Lane Elementary School
Should I attend Helena Elementary School or Oak Lane Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Helena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Oak Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helena Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 223 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oak Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
500 students
223 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#809 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#485 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
32
Grade 1 Students
98
33
Grade 2 Students
85
38
Grade 3 Students
88
38
Grade 4 Students
75
38
Grade 5 Students
77
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
11%
12%
% White
73%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
