Helena Intermediate School

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

945 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

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.

945

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helena Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	677
Hispanic	83
Black	132
Asian	15
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	2

White
677 (71.6 %)
Black
132 (14.0 %)
Hispanic
83 (8.8 %)
Two or More
36 (3.8 %)
Asian
15 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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)682-5520
Website:	http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/his/index.htm
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	945
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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

Grade 3 325

Grade 4 314

Grade 5 306