Calera Elementary School vs. Helena Elementary School
Should you attend Calera Elementary School or Helena Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Calera Elementary School
855 10th St
Calera, AL 35040
Calera, AL 35040
Helena Elementary School
187 Third St
Helena, AL 35080
Helena, AL 35080
Top Rankings
Calera Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Diversity
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Overview
Calera Elementary School serves 766 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 86%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Helena Elementary School serves 778 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-2
K-2
Total Students
766 students
778 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
45 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
264
241
Grade 1 Students
250
268
Grade 2 Students
252
269
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
10%
% Black
43%
13%
% White
39%
72%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
