- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Helena, AL
Helena Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Helena Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010303001442
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helena Intermediate School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Helena · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Helena Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 91% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helena Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Helena, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Helena Intermediate School held near 932 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 010303001442 · Helena, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
955 enr · 21.2:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students)
Helena Intermediate School held near 932 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Helena Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Mountain H
Oak Mountain High School
1,648 students
- Helena High Sc
Helena High School
1,383 students
- Chelsea High S
Chelsea High School
1,235 students
- Oak Mountain M
Oak Mountain Middle School
1,168 students
- Calera High
Calera High
1,018 students
- This school
Helena Intermediate School
955 students
What this shows Helena Intermediate School reports 955 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helena Intermediate School compares
Helena Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 59% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 955 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
955
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 91% in Alabama - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,436
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 637 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
African American 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Helena Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby County reports $12,436 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Helena Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Helena High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chelsea High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Mountain Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calera High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helena Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Helena
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~955 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helena Intermediate School
How many students attend Helena Intermediate School?
Helena Intermediate School has 955 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Helena, AL. CCD year-over-year: 945 (2022-23) → 932 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helena Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helena Intermediate School is 21.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Helena Intermediate School?
24.1% of students at Helena Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helena Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Helena Intermediate School is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Helena, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helena Intermediate School?
Helena Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Helena Intermediate School rank among public schools in Helena?
By Resource Investment Index, Helena Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Helena, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shelby County?
Besides Helena Intermediate School, Shelby County also operates Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students), Helena High School (1,383 students), and Chelsea High School (1,235 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.