Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Charles Helmers Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Charles Helmers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Charles Helmers Elementary School's student population of 452 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
Charles Helmers Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles Helmers Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#959 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
29%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
48%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Charles Helmers Elementary School is ranked #959 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Charles Helmers Elementary School often compared to?
Charles Helmers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgeport Elementary School, West Creek Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Charles Helmers Elementary School?
452 students attend Charles Helmers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Charles Helmers Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles Helmers Elementary School?
Charles Helmers Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Charles Helmers Elementary School offer ?
Charles Helmers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Charles Helmers Elementary School part of?
Charles Helmers Elementary School is part of Saugus Union School District.
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