MILDRED HELMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MILDRED HELMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PINELLAS school district, located in LARGO, FL with about 589 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, MILDRED HELMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
MILDRED HELMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Largo, Florida, serving students in the Pinellas County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success while encouraging students to become responsible, productive members of the local community.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between teachers, families, and staff. Through its curriculum and extracurricular initiatives, Mildred Helms Elementary strives to create a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best. With its location in the heart of Largo, the school functions as a key educational anchor, providing essential resources and instruction tailored to meet the unique needs of its neighborhood.
For more information, contact MILDRED HELMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (727) 588-3569 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LARGO, FL 33770-3240
(727) 588-3569
MILDRED HELMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LARGO, FL with about 589 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- PINELLAS
- Total Students:
- 589
- Teachers:
- 52
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 589 students
- White
- 50.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.3%
- Black or African American
- 17.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
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.