Helena Elementary School

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Helena Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-2

187 3rd St, Helena, AL

Shelby County Schools

855 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Mary E Cooper

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1

Annual Tuition
$0

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

19:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

8.2%

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

555:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.5%

Female

48.5%

White

75.2%

Black

11.2%

Hispanic

9.9%

Two or more races

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.4%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

10/8/2025

Horrible school. Abusive staff with toxicity amongst teachers.

5.0 parent

12/14/2022

Amazing school with amazing teachers and security!

5.0 parent

7/23/2019

We have loved our experience at Helena Elementary!! The teachers and leaders are excellent!

5.0 parent

1/27/2018

Helena has the best schools!! We don’t have to worry about traffic because my kids ride the bus. The teachers and staff go out of their way for my children. The school isn’t perfect and can do better but many schools are that way. I know my children are loved and cared for. They both love going to s...

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List Price Range

$234K - $1.1M

Homes For Sale

123

Average Home Value

$392,632

Median Lot Size

16,552 Sq Ft

% Renters

10%

Average Household Income

$118,767

% of College Grads

47%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,513 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$60,000

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0.59 Acre Lot

101 Prescott Cir
Unit 1

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2,314 Sq Ft

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1,688 Sq Ft

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3 Baths
2,236 Sq Ft

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2.5 Baths
3,136 Sq Ft

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Helena High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Pelham High School

9th to 12th
Public

The Hillsboro School

Pre-K to 9th
Private

Joe Tucker Park

Baseball/Softball
Fishing
Picnic Area

Explore Playground & Splashpad

Picnic Area
Waterpark

Helena Park

Hillsboro Running Trail

Bike Trails
Trails

Cahaba Lily Park

Grills
Picnic Area
Trails

Penhale Park

Baseball/Softball
Fishing

Lee Springs Park

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Alabama Shelby County Helena 35080

Helena Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-2 in Helena, AL, in the Helena neighborhood, and is served by the Shelby County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 855 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Helena Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $392,632. Discover additional schools in the area, like Helena High School, Pelham High School, The Hillsboro School, and more. Learn more about what Helena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Helena Elementary School.

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