ST. HELENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

St. Helena Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Norfolk City Public Schools school district, located in Norfolk, VA with about 283 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 24 teachers, St. Helena Elementary 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.

St. Helena Elementary School is a public school located in the Berkley neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education within the Norfolk Public Schools district. It is positioned as a neighborhood-based institution that aims to support the academic and social development of its students during their formative elementary years.

The school is part of a historic area of Norfolk, and it serves as a central hub for families in the 23523 zip code. Like other schools in the district, St. Helena emphasizes core curriculum standards while working to provide a supportive learning environment tailored to the diverse needs of its student population. By fostering partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding community, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact St. Helena Elementary at (757) 494-3884 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.