- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Helendale, CA
Helendale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Helendale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061686002146
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helendale Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Helendale · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Helendale Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helendale Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Helendale, CA.
School address
District: Helendale Elementary · California
NCES ID 061686002146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Helendale Elementary grew from 520 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 061686002146 · Helendale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 24.6:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Careers and Exploration (285 students)
Helendale Elementary grew from 520 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Helendale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Helendale Elementary
541 students
- Academy of Car
Academy of Careers and Exploration
285 students
- Riverview Midd 141
Riverview Middle
141 students
- Independence C 118
Independence Charter Academy
118 students
What this shows Helendale Elementary reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helendale Elementary compares
Helendale Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%
White 35.1%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Helendale Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Helendale Elementary reports $14,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Helendale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Careers and Exploration | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence Charter Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helendale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helendale Elementary
How many students attend Helendale Elementary?
Helendale Elementary has 541 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Helendale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helendale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Helendale Elementary is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Helendale Elementary?
48.8% of students at Helendale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helendale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Helendale Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment, in Helendale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helendale Elementary?
Helendale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Helendale Elementary rank among public schools in Helendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Helendale Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Helendale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Helendale Elementary?
Besides Helendale Elementary, Helendale Elementary also operates Academy of Careers and Exploration (285 students), Riverview Middle (141 students), and Independence Charter Academy (118 students). See the Helendale Elementary district page for the complete list.