Saint Helena Elementary

Summary:

Saint Helena Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Saint Helena Unified School District, located in the picturesque town of Saint Helena, California. With 241 students, the school has consistently been ranked in the top 30% of California elementary schools over the past several years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 1421 out of 5,862 schools (top 24%).

One of the key factors that sets Saint Helena Elementary apart is its strong academic performance. The school outperforms the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 56.45% of students were proficient or better in ELA/Literacy compared to the state average of 47.04%, and 56.57% were proficient or better in Mathematics compared to the state average of 35.54%. The school also performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 15% of California elementary schools for White students and English Language Learners, as well as the top 25% for students with low socioeconomic status.

Comparing Saint Helena Elementary to nearby schools, it outperforms the Binkley Elementary Charter and Whited Elementary Charter schools in the Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District. However, the nearby Kenwood Elementary and Calistoga Elementary schools, which are in different districts, perform comparably to or better than Saint Helena Elementary in some areas, such as Kenwood's higher proficiency rates in Science. These comparisons provide valuable insights for continued improvement at Saint Helena Elementary.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 1325 Adams St.
       Saint Helena, CA  94574-1937


(707) 967-2712

District: Saint Helena Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1421st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,199 Help


Students who attend Saint Helena Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate
High:    Saint Helena High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  249

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.6%
White:
41.0%
Asian:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Saint Helena Elementary ranks better than 75.8% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.64. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.6%), White (41%), Asian (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saint Helena Elementary is 14.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saint Helena Elementary is $19,199.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saint Helena Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Saint Helena Elementary 1421st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Saint Helena Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Saint Helena Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Saint Helena Unified 288th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Saint Helena Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Saint Helena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.06 2258th 4809 53.0%
2005 57.18 1868th 4822 61.3%
2006 64.35 1564th 4818 67.5%
2007 62.35 1709th 5113 66.6%
2008 67.33 1529th 5113 70.1%
2009 74.73 1218th 5193 76.5%
2010 56.10 2216th 5314 58.3%
2011 62.12 1897th 5377 64.7%
2012 60.00 2051st 5390 61.9%
2013 69.23 1614th 5530 70.8%
2015 72.24 1406th 5611 74.9%
2016 73.43 1377th 5614 75.5%
2017 71.50 1494th 5692 73.8%
2018 60.48 2015th 5662 64.4%
2019 68.72 1660th 5789 71.3%
2022 70.09 1604th 5883 72.7%
2023 79.09 1200th 5874 79.6%
2024 73.64 1421st 5862 75.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Saint Helena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.48 1102nd 3246 66.1%
2019 59.49 845th 3275 74.2%
2022 58.29 829th 3311 75.0%
2023 41.22 1729th 3250 46.8%
2024 70.70 398th 3160 87.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saint Helena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.62 2637th 5084 48.1%
2019 62.71 1588th 5173 69.3%
2022 52.41 2131st 5264 59.5%
2023 65.07 1471st 5374 72.6%
2024 66.12 1449th 5511 73.7%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Saint Helena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.04 1844th 5413 65.9%
2019 69.15 1540th 5492 72.0%
2022 66.19 1677th 5635 70.2%
2023 77.04 1214th 5617 78.4%
2024 65.24 1698th 5605 69.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Saint Helena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.26 486th 2585 81.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Saint Helena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.67 2355th 5431 56.6%
2019 65.80 1689th 5510 69.3%
2022 70.90 1480th 5663 73.9%
2023 77.62 1186th 5650 79.0%
2024 77.60 1152nd 5636 79.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Saint Helena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.95 2115th 4830 56.2%
2019 63.78 1482nd 4963 70.1%
2022 60.54 1611th 5084 68.3%
2023 71.28 1116th 5098 78.1%
2024 58.59 1750th 5102 65.7%
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Rank History for White students at Saint Helena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.71 1234th 2737 54.9%
2019 65.20 1011th 2834 64.3%
2022 71.13 766th 2726 71.9%
2023 80.86 392nd 2662 85.3%
2024 80.34 411th 2647 84.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Saint Helena Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 392 0 0 180 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1989 422 4 3 151 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1990 414 5 4 186 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1991 396 0 11 220 2 n/a n/a 0 629
1992 460 0 10 212 0 n/a n/a 0 682
1993 441 0 9 268 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1994 466 0 5 280 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1995 403 8 10 299 1 n/a n/a 0 721
1996 403 8 10 299 1 n/a n/a 0 721
1997 405 0 0 325 1 n/a n/a 0 731
1998 376 3 1 308 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1999 380 9 4 284 3 n/a n/a 0 680
2000 329 2 3 316 1 n/a n/a 1 652
2001 162 3 1 153 0 n/a n/a 1 320
2002 157 1 0 144 0 n/a n/a 2 304
2003 157 1 0 144 0 n/a n/a 2 304
2004 144 1 4 146 0 n/a n/a 3 298
2005 147 2 4 140 0 n/a n/a 4 297
2006 123 1 3 146 2 n/a n/a 5 280
2007 122 0 1 139 0 n/a n/a 18 280
2008 123 n/a 2 136 n/a n/a n/a 0 261
2009 127 0 3 128 1 0 18 0 277
2010 123 0 1 136 1 0 4 0 265
2011 135 1 1 125 2 0 3 0 267
2012 128 1 6 128 1 0 4 0 268
2013 114 1 6 128 3 0 2 0 254
2014 106 0 4 135 3 0 3 0 251
2015 89 0 2 140 2 0 3 0 236
2016 96 0 1 137 0 0 4 0 238
2017 99 0 2 127 0 0 2 0 230
2018 91 0 3 126 1 0 5 0 226
2019 99 0 5 131 0 0 6 0 241
2020 102 0 5 136 0 0 5 0 248
2021 96 3 4 128 0 0 3 0 234
2022 92 2 7 132 1 0 3 0 237
2023 102 1 6 128 0 1 3 0 241
2024 102 1 5 136 0 1 4 0 249

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Saint Helena Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 572 22.6 25.3 n/a
1989 580 23.6 24.5 n/a
1990 609 24.7 24.6 n/a
1991 629 25.0 25.1 n/a
1992 682 25.4 26.8 28.7
1993 718 27.5 26.1 31.3
1994 751 28.5 26.4 36
1995 721 28.0 25.8 44.8
1996 721 28.0 25.8 44.8
1997 731 33.6 21.8 40.6
1998 688 35.7 19.3 44.5
1999 680 35.0 19.4 48.2
2000 652 35.5 18.4 49.8
2001 320 17.1 18.7 45.1
2002 304 16.0 19.0 49.7
2003 304 16.0 19.0 49.7
2004 298 14.0 21.3 51.2
2005 297 17.0 17.5 43.3
2006 280 18.5 15.1 47.3
2007 280 19.0 14.7 49.2
2008 261 22.0 11.9 51.7
2009 277 18.0 13.2 45.1
2010 265 18.0 14.7 43.8
2011 267 n/a n/a 42.7
2012 268 16.0 16.7 n/a
2013 254 16.0 15.8 48.4
2014 251 13.0 19.3 43
2015 236 13.0 18.1 46.6
2016 238 13.0 18.3 47.1
2017 230 10.0 23.0 12.6
2018 226 12.0 18.8 45.6
2019 241 13.0 18.5 44
2020 248 n/a n/a 47.6
2021 234 16.5 14.1 41
2022 237 17.0 13.9 39.7
2023 241 16.9 14.2 36.5
2024 249 17.0 14.6 35.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Saint Helena Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 572 22.6 25.3 n/a
1989 580 23.6 24.5 n/a
1990 609 24.7 24.6 n/a
1991 629 25.0 25.1 n/a
1992 682 25.4 26.8 28.7
1993 718 27.5 26.1 31.3
1994 751 28.5 26.4 36
1995 721 28.0 25.8 44.8
1996 721 28.0 25.8 44.8
1997 731 33.6 21.8 40.6
1998 688 35.7 19.3 44.5
1999 680 35.0 19.4 48.2
2000 652 35.5 18.4 49.8
2001 320 17.1 18.7 45.1
2002 304 16.0 19.0 49.7
2003 304 16.0 19.0 49.7
2004 298 14.0 21.3 51.2
2005 297 17.0 17.5 43.3
2006 280 18.5 15.1 47.3
2007 280 19.0 14.7 49.2
2008 261 22.0 11.9 51.7
2009 277 18.0 13.2 45.1
2010 265 18.0 14.7 43.8
2011 267 n/a n/a 42.7
2012 268 16.0 16.7 n/a
2013 254 16.0 15.8 48.4
2014 251 13.0 19.3 43
2015 236 13.0 18.1 46.6
2016 238 13.0 18.3 47.1
2017 230 10.0 23.0 12.6
2018 226 12.0 18.8 45.6
2019 241 13.0 18.5 44
2020 248 n/a n/a 47.6
2021 234 16.5 14.1 41
2022 237 17.0 13.9 39.7
2023 241 16.9 14.2 36.5
2024 249 17.0 14.6 35.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Saint Helena Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $19,199

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saint Helena Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1660th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1200th of 5874 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Saint Helena Elementary)52.159.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Saint Helena Unified)52.159.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Saint Helena Elementary)57.565.9
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Saint Helena Unified)57.565.9
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Saint Helena Elementary)61.767.4
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Saint Helena Unified)61.767.4
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Saint Helena Elementary)5860.2
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Saint Helena Unified)5860.2
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Saint Helena Elementary)5957.8
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Saint Helena Unified)5957.8
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Saint Helena Elementary)48.739.4
 9.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Saint Helena Unified)48.739.4
 9.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Saint Helena Elementary)39.747.9
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (Saint Helena Unified)39.747.9
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students241241
African American01
American Indian00
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic131128
 2.3%
Pacific Islander01
White99102
 3%
Two or More Races63
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44%36.5%
 7.5%


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Students at Saint Helena Elementary are 55% Hispanic, 41% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Saint Helena Elementary ranks 1421st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Saint Helena Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate
High : Saint Helena High

In the 2023-24 school year, 249 students attended Saint Helena Elementary.


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