Enrollment
99
Elementary
DISTRICT 230 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SAVANNAH R-III·NCES 292757001689
HELENA ELEM.
21080 OSAGE ST, HELENA, MO 64459 · (816) 369-2865 · Andrew County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL99 STUDENTS
A
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 88% of Missouri 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.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
11.7:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
39 students
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 54%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 18 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 17 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 19 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 12 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 14 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 19 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (18) is 5% smaller than its 5th grade class (19).
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 52% · 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
Based on grade levels within SAVANNAH R-III. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedMath
48.8%
MO avg 43.8%
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 49 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The Missouri average is about 44 of 100.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 22.2% | 26.6% | 35.5% | 15.5% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | N/A | 48.8% |
| 2022-23 | N/A | 43.7% |
| 2021-22 | 56.1% | N/A |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like HELENA ELEM.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| HELENA ELEM. this school | 99 | 39.4% | N/A |
| NORTH HARRISON ELEM. EAGLEVILLE | 111 | 38.7% | 70.9% |
| AMAZONIA ELEM. AMAZONIA | 100 | 43.0% | 48.8% |
| BUTLER EARLY CHILDHOOD BUTLER | 85 | 42.4% | N/A |
| MIAMI ELEM. AMORET | 103 | 37.9% | 36.3% |
| OTTERVILLE ELEM. OTTERVILLE | 115 | 37.4% | 18.4% |
Matched among Missouri 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 HELENA ELEM. ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Andrew County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 99 | #1,175 of 1,294 | #6 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
99
+22 (+29%) vs 2020
-27% since 1990-91, when it was 135
Student : Teacher
11.7:1
was 9.6:1
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 | 99 | 8.5 | 11.7:1 | 39% (39) |
| 2023-24 | 90 | 8 | 11.3:1 | 41% (37) |
| 2022-23 | 93 | 8.5 | 11.0:1 | 34% (32) |
| 2020-21 | 77 | 8 | 9.6:1 | 22% (17) |
| 2017-18 | 85 | 8.5 | 10.0:1 | 27% (23) |
| 2015-16 | 96 | 8 | 12.0:1 | 35% (34) |
| 2010-11 | 102 | 8 | 12.8:1 | 25% (26) |
| 2000-01 | 119 | 10 | 11.9:1 | 18% (21) |
| 1990-91 | 135 | 8 | 16.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HELENA ELEM..
Since 2017-18: students up 16% (85 to 99); teachers down 1% (8.5 to 8.5).
About HELENA ELEM.
HELENA ELEM. is a small elementary school in HELENA, Missouri, administered by SAVANNAH R-III. A total of 99 students attend the school, which covers kindergarten through 5. The average for elementary schools in Missouri is about 315 students, so this school is 69% smaller than average.
HELENA ELEM. is in SAVANNAH R-III, a district with 2,390 students across 7 schools.
White students are the large majority at HELENA ELEM., with 93% of enrollment. The next largest groups are 5% Hispanic. The White share in Andrew County as a whole is similar, at about 93%. The chance that two students picked at random at HELENA ELEM. belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 13%.
Teachers at HELENA ELEM. total 8.5 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 11.7:1. The 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri is higher than this school's figure. The school counts 39 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 39%.
The allk12 Grade for HELENA ELEM. is A. Compared with Missouri public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 88% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Census Bureau estimates for Andrew County show that median household income is about $75,625, roughly 29% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. HELENA ELEM. is one of 11 public schools in Andrew County, which together enroll about 2,892 students.
UNION STAR ELEM. is the nearest neighboring public school, about 5.6 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within ten miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Distant.
Enrollment was 77 in 2020-21 and 99 in 2024-25, a rise of 22 students. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 9.6:1 in 2020-21 to 11.7:1 in 2024-25.
Discussions about HELENA ELEM. may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Andrew County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
18,065
Census ACS
Median income
$75,625
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
2,892 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SAVANNAH R-III
- SAVANNAH HIGHHigh · 752 students
- MINNIE CLINE ELEM.Elementary · 603 students
- SAVANNAH MIDDLEMiddle · 488 students
- JOHN GLENN ELEM.Elementary · 280 students
- AMAZONIA ELEM.Elementary · 100 students
- EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CTRElementary · 68 students
Other HELENA Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named HELENA Elementary. HELENA ELEM. is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- Helena Elementary SchoolHelena, AL · 778 students
- Helena ElementaryTimberlake, NC · 512 students
Nearby schools
- UNION STAR ELEM.5.6 mi · 66
- UNION STAR PRESCHOOL5.6 mi · 9
- UNION STAR HIGH5.6 mi · 91
- AVENUE CITY ELEM.6.3 mi · 229
- SAVANNAH HIGH9.0 mi · 752
- MINNIE CLINE ELEM.9.8 mi · 603
Frequently asked questions
About HELENA ELEM.How large is HELENA ELEM.?
HELENA ELEM. enrolls approximately 99 students in grades KG-05.
Is HELENA ELEM. an elementary, middle, or high school?
HELENA ELEM. is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many teachers does HELENA ELEM. have?
HELENA ELEM. employs 8 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.
What is the student diversity at HELENA ELEM.?
Student demographics at HELENA ELEM. are roughly 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian.
Is HELENA ELEM. public or private?
HELENA ELEM. is a public K-12 school, overseen by SAVANNAH R-III.
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