HELENA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Helena Intermediate School is a public elementary school that is part of the Shelby County school district, located in Helena, AL with about 976 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 51 teachers, Helena Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Helena Intermediate School, located at 3500 Hwy 52 in Helena, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Shelby County School District. The school is specifically dedicated to students in the intermediate grade levels, typically bridging the gap between elementary and middle school. It prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement, aiming to provide a smooth transition for children as they navigate their formative years.
As a component of the Shelby County system, Helena Intermediate benefits from a focus on high educational standards and community involvement. The school curriculum is designed to challenge students while addressing their diverse developmental needs, supported by a faculty committed to utilizing both traditional instruction and modern educational tools. With its focus on building a strong foundation in core subjects and promoting extracurricular participation, the school remains an integral part of the Helena community’s commitment to academic excellence.
For more information, contact Helena Intermediate School at (205) 682-5520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Helena, AL 35080-0052
(205) 682-5520
HELENA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public school in Helena, AL with about 976 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Shelby County
- Total Students:
- 976
- Teachers:
- 51.9
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 976 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HELENA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.4%
- Black or African American
- 11.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.