Helm Elementary

www.gpusd.org

66 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Helm Elementary School, located at 13883 S. Lassen Ave. in Helm, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Golden Plains Unified School District. Situated in a rural community in Fresno County, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for its students. As a district school, it adheres to the broader goals of the Golden Plains Unified School District, which emphasizes academic growth, student achievement, and the preparation of children for future success.

The school functions as a community hub, focusing on fundamental academic skills and holistic development for its elementary-age population. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the district, Helm Elementary strives to foster a positive school culture where students can build strong academic foundations. For families and community members, the school represents a commitment to localized education, ensuring that students in the Helm area have consistent access to primary schooling and necessary support services.

Total Students

5.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helm Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	65
Black	1

Hispanic
65 (98.5 %)
Black
1 (1.5 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Golden Plains Unified
Phone:	(559)866-5683
Website:	http://www.gpusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	66
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Kindergarten 6

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 1

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 8

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 9