Enrollment
229
Elementary
DISTRICT 211 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SAINT HELENA UNIFIED·NCES 063783006386
Saint Helena Elementary
1325 Adams St., St. Helena, CA 94574 · (707) 967-2712 · Napa County
GRADES 03–05ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL229 STUDENTS
A-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 78% of California public elementary schools
- A-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- AThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
85 students
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 60 | 26% |
| Grade 4 | 79 | 34% |
| Grade 5 | 88 | 38% |
| Grade 6 | 2 | 1% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Saint Helena Unified. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
65.6%
CA avg 49.1% . +13.6pp since 2014
Math
60.6%
CA avg 37.7% . +13.6pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 66 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 61 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 14 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 14 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 38.4% | 27.2% | 23.2% | 11.2% |
| Math | 31.0% | 29.6% | 23.0% | 16.4% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 65.6% | 60.6% |
| 2023-24 | 56.5% | 56.6% |
| 2022-23 | 61.8% | 56.1% |
| 2021-22 | 55.4% | 46.1% |
| 2018-19 | 57.8% | 54.7% |
| 2017-18 | 53.6% | 46.9% |
| 2016-17 | 55.5% | 52.6% |
| 2015-16 | 58.0% | 54.0% |
| 2014-15 | 52.0% | 47.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
60.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
57.8%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+2.4pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 60% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 58% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Saint Helena Elementary
Saint Helena Elementary's state test result (60.1% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Helena Elementary this school | 229 | 37.1% | 60.1% |
| Alcott Elementary San Diego | 234 | 38.9% | 44.3% |
| Benjamin Foxen Elementary Santa Maria | 210 | 44.8% | 41.5% |
| Hope Elementary Santa Barbara | 279 | 42.3% | 62.3% |
| Capay Joint Union Elementary Orland | 211 | 41.2% | 39.4% |
| Knightsen Elementary Knightsen | 316 | 38.0% | 36.9% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Saint Helena Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Napa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 60.1% | #1,111 of 5,151 | #2 of 18 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 60.6% | #1,037 of 5,172 ▲ 119 | #2 of 18 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 65.6% | #986 of 5,172 ▲ 472 | #2 of 18 ▲ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +12.4pp | #360 of 5,116 | #1 of 18 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 229 | #5,227 of 5,915 | #19 of 22 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.4:1 | #23 of 5,352 | #1 of 19 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.2% | #2,500 of 5,354 | #8 of 19 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.1% | #4,461 of 5,625 | #18 of 20 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.3% | #1,038 of 1,139 | #5 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
229
-5 (-2%) vs 2020
-64% since 1990-91, when it was 629
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
was 14.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 229 | 15.9 | 14.4:1 | 37% (85) |
| 2023-24 | 249 | 17 | 14.6:1 | 36% (89) |
| 2022-23 | 241 | 16.9 | 14.2:1 | 37% (88) |
| 2020-21 | 234 | 16 | 14.6:1 | 41% (96) |
| 2017-18 | 226 | 12 | 18.8:1 | 46% (103) |
| 2015-16 | 238 | 13 | 18.3:1 | 47% (112) |
| 2010-11 | 267 | N/A | N/A | 43% (114) |
| 2000-01 | 320 | 17 | 18.8:1 | 45% (144) |
| 1990-91 | 629 | 25 | 25.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Saint Helena Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (226 to 229); teachers up 33% (12 to 15.9).
About Saint Helena Elementary
Saint Helena Elementary is an elementary school in St. Helena, California, reachable at (707) 967-2712. Its enrollment is 229 students, spread over grades 3 through 5. Across elementary schools in California, the average enrollment is about 465.
Federal data list 5 schools in Saint Helena Unified, with 1,104 students enrolled.
The student body at Saint Helena Elementary is 51% Hispanic. Beyond that, enrollment is 45% White. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 36%. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 53%.
There are 15.9 full-time-equivalent teachers at Saint Helena Elementary, giving a ratio of 14.4:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in California is 22.3:1. A total of 85 students, or 37%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is 27 points below the 64% average for public schools in Napa County.
Saint Helena Elementary holds an A- allk12 Grade, placing it above 78% of California public elementary schools.
When test results are adjusted for free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, Saint Helena Elementary is 2.4 points above its prediction. Actual: 60.1%. Predicted: 57.8%.
Napa County is the school's county. There, median household income comes to about $111,471, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 40%, and about 5% of people live in poverty. Napa County's 43 public schools enroll about 18,557 students and include Saint Helena Elementary.
Less than a tenth of a mile separates Saint Helena Elementary from the closest public school, Saint Helena Opportunities Program. A five-mile radius around the school includes 4 other public schools. Nearby schools average 44.8% on proficiency, and Saint Helena Elementary is above that at 60.1%.
Saint Helena Elementary is in a town close to an urbanized area, a location NCES labels Town: Fringe.
The student count changed little between 2020-21 (234) and 2024-25 (229).
The allk12 page for Saint Helena Elementary lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Napa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
134,869
Census ACS
Median income
$111,471
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
43
18,557 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Saint Helena Unified
- Saint Helena HighHigh · 416 students
- Robert Louis Stevenson IntermediateMiddle · 257 students
- Saint Helena PrimaryElementary · 193 students
- Saint Helena Opportunities ProgramHigh · 9 students
Other schools in St. Helena
- Saint Helena HighHigh · 416 students
- Robert Louis Stevenson IntermediateMiddle · 257 students
- Saint Helena PrimaryElementary · 193 students
- Saint Helena Opportunities ProgramHigh · 9 students
Nearby schools
- Saint Helena Opportunities Program0.0 mi · 9
- Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate0.4 mi · 257
- Saint Helena High0.7 mi · 416
- Saint Helena Primary0.7 mi · 193
- Howell Mountain Elementary5.6 mi · 85
- Kenwood Elementary7.5 mi · 124
Frequently asked questions
About Saint Helena ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Saint Helena Elementary?
Saint Helena Elementary enrolls approximately 229 students in grades 03-05.
What age range does Saint Helena Elementary serve?
Saint Helena Elementary serves students from grade 03 through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Saint Helena Elementary?
Approximately 14.4:1 students per teacher at Saint Helena Elementary.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Saint Helena Elementary?
At Saint Helena Elementary, the student body is approximately 45% White, 51% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is Saint Helena Elementary public or private?
Saint Helena Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Saint Helena Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.