Helena Elementary School

www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/hes/index.htm

868 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Helena Elementary School, located in the heart of Helena, Alabama, is a foundational institution within the Shelby County School District. Serving a community-focused population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades. It emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while promoting personal character development, aiming to prepare young learners for future success through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices.

The school is well-regarded for its strong connection to the surrounding Helena community, often acting as a hub for local involvement and parental engagement. By prioritizing a safe, inclusive, and collaborative atmosphere, Helena Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its students. With its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing school culture, the institution plays a critical role in the educational growth and development of children throughout the Helena area.

868

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helena Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	653
Hispanic	86
Black	97
Asian	12
Two or More	17
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
653 (75.2 %)
Black
97 (11.2 %)
Hispanic
86 (9.9 %)
Two or More
17 (2.0 %)
Asian
12 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shelby County
Phone:	(205)682-5540
Website:	http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/hes/index.htm
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 4

Kindergarten 243

Grade 1 335

Grade 2 286