Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Helmsburg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 236 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IN
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Helmsburg Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helmsburg Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Helmsburg Elementary School is ranked #350 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Helmsburg Elementary School?
236 students attend Helmsburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Helmsburg Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helmsburg Elementary School?
Helmsburg Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Helmsburg Elementary School offer ?
Helmsburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Helmsburg Elementary School part of?
I truly feel that this school has some really good Teachers for the most part but there are alot of sheep in wolves clothing at this school with a push-over for a principle who wants to be everyones friend rather then grow a set and deal with problems she there are teachers and staff that think that there put on the earth to be worshiped and who think that students should all be the same learning level and pupils with special needs shouldnt be in pubic schools but on mars.
- Posted by Parent - rawor
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 236 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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