- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nederland, TX
Helena Park El
Federal NCES profile for Helena Park El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483228003577
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helena Park El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Nederland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Helena Park El has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helena Park El ranks #1 of 4 schools in Nederland, TX.
School address
District: Nederland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483228003577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+146 students YoY
Helena Park El grew from 621 students in 2022-23 to 767 in 2023-24 (+23.5%).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+146 students YoY 483228003577 · Nederland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
760 enr · 19.5:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Nederland H S (1,500 students)
Helena Park El grew from 621 students in 2022-23 to 767 in 2023-24 (+23.5%). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Helena Park El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nederland H S
Nederland H S
1,500 students
- This school
Helena Park El
760 students
- Hillcrest El
Hillcrest El
717 students
- Wilson Middle
Wilson Middle
678 students
- Central Middle 556
Central Middle
556 students
- Langham El 553
Langham El
553 students
What this shows Helena Park El reports 760 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helena Park El compares
Helena Park El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Texas average of 61.9%
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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 760 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Asian 10.8%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Helena Park El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nederland Isd reports $11,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Helena Park El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nederland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Langham El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helena Park El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other 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 (~760 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helena Park El
How many students attend Helena Park El?
Helena Park El has 760 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nederland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), up 146.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helena Park El?
The student-teacher ratio at Helena Park El is 19.5:1, which is 33% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Helena Park El?
31.9% of students at Helena Park El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helena Park El?
The largest demographic group at Helena Park El is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Nederland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helena Park El?
Helena Park El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Park El rank among schools in Nederland?
By Resource Investment Index, Helena Park El ranks #1 of 4 schools in Nederland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nederland on the city page.
What other schools are in Nederland Isd?
Besides Helena Park El, Nederland Isd also operates Nederland H S (1,500 students), Hillcrest El (717 students), and Wilson Middle (678 students). See the Nederland Isd district page for the complete list.