- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashland, OR
Helman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Helman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410156000397
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helman Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Helman Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helman Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Ashland, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Helman Elementary School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 410156000397 · Ashland, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 12.4:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashland High School (877 students)
Helman Elementary School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Helman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashland High S
Ashland High School
877 students
- Ashland Middle
Ashland Middle School
529 students
- This school 260
Helman Elementary School
260 students
- Bellview Eleme 248
Bellview Elementary School
248 students
- Walker Element 242
Walker Elementary School
242 students
- Trails Outdoor 157
Trails Outdoor School
157 students
What this shows Helman Elementary School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helman Elementary School compares
Helman Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 53% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in Oregon - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$18,714
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Helman Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ashland Sd 5 reports $18,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Helman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trails Outdoor School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Ashland
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bellview Elementary School
Standard public school
248 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Walker Elementary School
Standard public school
242 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Trails Outdoor School
Standard public school
157 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pinehurst Elementary School
Standard public school
8 students 4:1 students per teacher
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helman Elementary School
How many students attend Helman Elementary School?
Helman Elementary School has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helman Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 21% 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 Helman Elementary School?
24.8% of students at Helman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Helman Elementary School is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Ashland, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helman Elementary School?
Helman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Helman Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Helman Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Ashland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Ashland Sd 5?
Besides Helman Elementary School, Ashland Sd 5 also operates Ashland High School (877 students), Ashland Middle School (529 students), and Bellview Elementary School (248 students). See the Ashland Sd 5 district page for the complete list.