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Helena Elementary School

Public | K-2 | 810 students

 
 
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Posted April 23, 2010

Helena Elementary school has incredible group of teachers. They genuinely care about each student and their success. I appreciate the partnership we have formed to ensure my child and all children get the best education possible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

I have been amazed at how much my son progessed with his reading and math skills in his first year at HES. He is reading 1.5-2 grade levels ahead. Very involved parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

I am the Reading Coach at Helena Elementary. I have the priviledge of working with one of the most caring, hard-working, professional staffs. They go above and beyond when planning and teaching their students. Our mission is to help each child each day achieve his/her greatest learning potential. Our teachers are commited to helping students become life-long learners! We are also fortunate at our school to be supported by parents and community...making Helena Elementary a good place to be!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 23, 2010

Helena Elementary school is wonderful because of its outstanding and dedicated teachers. Helena also has a top notch administrative staff and the best students in the world.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

We have the best teachers!!! They give the children a wonderful education while making learning fun & they truly care about their students!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

My daughter's teacher is a great communicator. Abbey loves her reading time especially!
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Posted April 23, 2010

My son loves his teacher and says how much he is going to miss her next year...HES is great!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

HES has been the elementary home for all three of my young boys, and I have been more than pleased with the unconditional faculty support, quality of learning, high expectations, engaging surroundings, yummy school food and the overall positive attitude the teachers give to my boys. My children come home with secure smiles each day!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

Helena Elementary is the best school because we have supportive parents, caring teachers, and amazing students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

Helena is a wonderful elementary school. All of the staff care deeply for the students. A fun, caring environment with good structure to inspire learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

HES is a wonderful place to teach and to learn!!!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 23, 2010

HES is an amazing school - we're so glad to be a part of the Helena School System! HES is the BEST!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

It is always difficult to send your kids away all day and HES has made that experience so much easier. They put the kids first and the teachers are fabulous. My kids have learned so much and feel comfortable being there. Both of my kids love HES and I'm proud to recommend this school to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

HES is phenomenal. The teachers are amazing and the students have fun learning.
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Posted April 23, 2010

As a grandmother, I love HES because the teachers are great with their students. They bring out the best in my grandchildren. The teacher encourage each child to be their best in whatever they do.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

HES is such a wonderful place to work! The community is awesome and everyone is very supportive of our school. I wouldn't trade working with the wonderful faculty for anything!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

This was our first year at school and Helena has been great! The transition from pre-K to 'big' school was easy and exciting for our son and us. Helena Elementary just feels like home! All the staff are so wonderful and very helpful. I am thrilled all my children will get to start their education at Helena!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

It is a small community school with excellent teaching staff. It is very family centered. It gives all children the opportunity to be the best they can be
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Posted April 23, 2010

Everyone that works at HES is great. The teachers are very understanding and do a great job with each student.
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Posted April 23, 2010

Everyone is great. Small with excellent teaching. Everyone takes time to know all the kids. They individualize the lessons to the kids as well.
—Submitted by a parent


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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 82% 58%
Black 10% 35%
Hispanic 3% 4%
Asian 2% 1%
Two or more races 2% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 15%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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187 Third St
Helena, AL 35080
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Phone: (205) 682-5540

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