- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vandalia, OH
Helke Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Helke Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390449501877
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helke Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Vandalia · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Helke Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helke Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Vandalia, OH.
School address
District: Vandalia-Butler City · Ohio
NCES ID 390449501877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Helke Elementary School grew from 400 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 390449501877 · Vandalia, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 15.5:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Butler High School (856 students)
Helke Elementary School grew from 400 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Helke Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
856 students
- Morton Middle
Morton Middle School
699 students
- Smith Middle S
Smith Middle School
642 students
- Demmitt Elemen
Demmitt Elementary School
373 students
- This school 310
Helke Elementary School
310 students
- Vandalia-Butle 101
Vandalia-Butler Preschool
101 students
What this shows Helke Elementary School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helke Elementary School compares
Helke Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 3% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 32% in Ohio - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,625
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
Two or More 11.6%
African American 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Helke Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vandalia-Butler City reports $14,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Helke Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Demmitt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vandalia-Butler Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helke Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Vandalia
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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helke Elementary School
How many students attend Helke Elementary School?
Helke Elementary School has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vandalia, OH. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helke Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Helke Elementary School?
30.5% of students at Helke Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helke Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Helke Elementary School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Vandalia, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helke Elementary School?
Helke Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Helke Elementary School rank among public schools in Vandalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Helke Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Vandalia, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vandalia on the city page.
What other schools are in Vandalia-Butler City?
Besides Helke Elementary School, Vandalia-Butler City also operates Butler High School (856 students), Morton Middle School (699 students), and Smith Middle School (642 students). See the Vandalia-Butler City district page for the complete list.