HELMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HELMS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 477 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 30 teachers, HELMS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
HELMS ELementary School, located in the historic Houston Heights neighborhood, is a public school serving students as part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Known for its strong community ties, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth and development. It is highly regarded by local families for its dedicated faculty and commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience within the urban setting of Houston.
In addition to its core academic programs, HELMS ELementary is recognized for its unique identity as a Spanish-English dual-language magnet school. This focus allows students to achieve biliteracy and biculturalism, preparing them for success in an increasingly globalized world. By integrating language immersion with community-focused initiatives, Helms strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to excel both linguistically and academically.
For more information, contact HELMS EL at (713) 867-5130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77008-3641
(713) 867-5130
http://www.houstonisd.org
HELMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 477 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- HOUSTON ISD
- Total Students:
- 477
- Teachers:
- 30.56
- 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 477 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HELMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 77.8%
- Black or African American
- 10.1%
- White
- 8.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.