Californiaโ€บSchoolsโ€บHelm Elementary

Helm Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0โ€“8
Helm, California ยท Golden Plains Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students60
Student:Teacher12.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch93%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
60
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
93%+28.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0โ€“8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Helm Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0โ€“8 in Helm, California. The school enrolls 60 students. It is part of the Golden Plains Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking โ€” different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average โ‰ˆ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility โ€” schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0โ€“8
DistrictGolden Plains Unified
County6019
CityHelm
ZIP93627
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID069113410216

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment60

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %93%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)