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Helmwood Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Helmwood Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, serving grades 1-5 with a total enrollment of 408 students. The school is part of the Elizabethtown Independent School District, which is ranked 62 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Helmwood Heights Elementary School has struggled academically in recent years, ranking between 183 and 521 out of 685-705 Kentucky elementary schools over the past decade, with a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and other subjects are generally lower than the Elizabethtown Independent district and the state of Kentucky averages. For example, in 3rd grade mathematics, Helmwood Heights had a 37% proficiency rate, compared to 39% for the district and 43% for the state. The school's performance is particularly concerning for 5th-grade mathematics, where only 23% of students were proficient, compared to 31% for the district and 41% for the state.

While the school's overall performance is concerning, the data reveals that certain student subgroups, such as African American and multi-racial students, have performed better than the school's overall ranking in recent years. However, students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds have struggled, with the school's ranking for these subgroups being significantly lower than the overall school ranking. Additionally, the decline in per-student spending at Helmwood Heights, coupled with the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggests that the school may be facing resource challenges that could be impacting its academic performance.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 307 Cardinal Dr
       Elizabethtown, KY  42701

(270) 769-1328

District: Elizabethtown Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
430th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Helmwood Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Talton K Stone Middle School
High:    Elizabethtown High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  408

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.4%
Two or more races:
14.7%
African American:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.5% Help


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Helmwood Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Helmwood Heights Elementary School 430th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Helmwood Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Elizabethtown Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Elizabethtown Independent 62nd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Helmwood Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Helmwood Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 68.21 185th 638 71.0%
2008 66.42 210th 651 67.7%
2009 56.48 297th 658 54.9%
2010 55.79 319th 683 53.3%
2011 43.94 430th 688 37.5%
2012 55.69 298th 713 58.2%
2013 58.12 287th 719 60.1%
2014 68.47 183rd 705 74.0%
2015 52.14 332nd 698 52.4%
2016 40.14 446th 690 35.4%
2017 36.14 490th 694 29.4%
2018 46.93 381st 691 44.9%
2019 42.67 448th 700 36.0%
2021 38.74 327th 517 36.8%
2022 44.31 370th 684 45.9%
2023 60.10 249th 687 63.8%
2024 38.44 430th 685 37.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Helmwood Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.91 20th 58 65.5%
2023 76.50 8th 43 81.4%
2024 23.74 45th 53 15.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Helmwood Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.92 418th 661 36.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Helmwood Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.23 431st 631 31.7%
2019 37.24 462nd 664 30.4%
2021 39.11 189th 275 31.3%
2022 32.08 473rd 667 29.1%
2023 49.66 311th 670 53.6%
2024 17.12 591st 665 11.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Helmwood Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.52 243rd 663 63.3%
2019 52.68 331st 671 50.7%
2021 58.65 110th 312 64.7%
2022 45.44 331st 641 48.4%
2023 62.45 203rd 639 68.2%
2024 33.31 456th 644 29.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Helmwood Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.01 172nd 445 61.3%
2019 36.95 268th 474 43.5%
2022 19.52 190th 206 7.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Helmwood Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.27 1st 7 85.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Helmwood Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.39 482nd 665 27.5%
2019 34.70 497th 676 26.5%
2021 36.93 231st 325 28.9%
2022 36.59 419th 657 36.2%
2023 54.27 274th 652 58.0%
2024 40.84 399th 652 38.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Helmwood Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.79 67th 184 63.6%
2019 65.28 39th 185 78.9%
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Rank History for White students at Helmwood Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.54 352nd 593 40.6%
2019 36.86 412th 592 30.4%
2021 42.83 198th 337 41.2%
2022 47.17 321st 656 51.1%
2023 65.82 180th 658 72.6%
2024 38.63 403rd 659 38.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky 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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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Open Quote It's a great school if you want your child bullied, unjustly restrained and suspended for defending their self. All separate events all different children I have several students attending this school. Also be prepared to have your child trimmed in the restroom as well as refused to use the restroom during class time or they are punished. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Helmwood Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 246 16 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1989 244 9 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1990 233 11 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1991 241 17 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1992 246 13 24 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1993 296 15 20 4 1 n/a n/a 0 336
1994 323 18 21 1 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1995 305 23 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1996 305 23 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1997 278 22 14 6 1 n/a n/a 0 321
1998 352 68 12 11 2 n/a n/a 6 451
1999 359 57 12 11 1 n/a n/a 7 447
2000 355 62 17 8 0 n/a n/a 13 455
2001 343 66 21 5 4 n/a n/a 23 462
2002 394 71 24 6 5 n/a n/a 0 500
2003 394 71 24 6 5 n/a n/a 0 500
2004 357 55 21 8 5 n/a n/a 0 446
2005 376 71 16 12 5 n/a n/a 0 480
2006 400 79 17 7 5 n/a n/a 0 508
2007 358 68 16 9 2 n/a n/a 16 469
2008 402 84 19 9 2 n/a n/a 19 535
2009 381 77 21 8 1 n/a n/a 14 502
2010 363 78 18 10 1 n/a n/a 30 500
2011 388 89 13 18 2 0 34 0 544
2012 402 77 16 23 2 0 35 0 555
2013 290 59 11 11 0 0 28 0 399
2014 272 65 11 14 0 0 46 0 408
2015 299 76 11 26 0 0 45 0 457
2016 300 59 10 23 0 0 43 0 435
2017 306 54 7 23 1 0 41 0 432
2018 277 49 12 26 1 2 48 0 415
2019 246 41 12 30 2 2 47 0 380
2020 219 34 12 29 2 3 49 0 348
2021 217 42 8 25 1 2 44 0 339
2022 246 42 7 33 1 1 56 0 386
2023 271 44 4 28 0 1 60 0 408

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 Helmwood Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 266 13.8 19.2 n/a
1989 257 13.8 18.6 n/a
1990 257 13.8 18.6 n/a
1991 270 14.1 19.1 n/a
1992 283 14.1 20.0 n/a
1993 336 16.1 20.9 n/a
1994 363 16.9 21.5 n/a
1995 342 18.9 18.1 n/a
1996 342 18.9 18.1 n/a
1997 321 19.1 16.8 18.7
1998 451 30.6 14.7 39.6
1999 447 23.8 18.8 45.5
2000 455 24.6 18.5 43
2001 462 25.9 17.8 50.1
2002 500 28.7 17.4 79
2003 500 28.7 17.4 79
2004 446 30.3 14.7 n/a
2005 480 32.3 14.9 n/a
2006 508 31.8 16.0 64
2007 469 32.0 14.7 62.7
2008 535 30.0 17.8 57.9
2009 502 32.5 15.4 61.7
2010 500 27.0 18.5 65.1
2011 544 31.7 17.1 65.3
2012 555 32.8 16.9 65
2013 399 27.7 14.3 58.6
2014 408 24.0 17.0 60
2015 457 28.0 16.3 62.4
2016 435 28.0 15.5 60.9
2017 432 29.5 14.6 61.3
2018 415 27.9 14.8 62.4
2019 380 28.5 13.3 57.9
2020 348 26.7 13.0 56.9
2021 339 26.8 12.6 63.4
2022 386 26.6 14.5 55.2
2023 408 26.8 15.1 51.5

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 Helmwood Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 266 13.8 19.2 n/a
1989 257 13.8 18.6 n/a
1990 257 13.8 18.6 n/a
1991 270 14.1 19.1 n/a
1992 283 14.1 20.0 n/a
1993 336 16.1 20.9 n/a
1994 363 16.9 21.5 n/a
1995 342 18.9 18.1 n/a
1996 342 18.9 18.1 n/a
1997 321 19.1 16.8 18.7
1998 451 30.6 14.7 39.6
1999 447 23.8 18.8 45.5
2000 455 24.6 18.5 43
2001 462 25.9 17.8 50.1
2002 500 28.7 17.4 79
2003 500 28.7 17.4 79
2004 446 30.3 14.7 n/a
2005 480 32.3 14.9 n/a
2006 508 31.8 16.0 64
2007 469 32.0 14.7 62.7
2008 535 30.0 17.8 57.9
2009 502 32.5 15.4 61.7
2010 500 27.0 18.5 65.1
2011 544 31.7 17.1 65.3
2012 555 32.8 16.9 65
2013 399 27.7 14.3 58.6
2014 408 24.0 17.0 60
2015 457 28.0 16.3 62.4
2016 435 28.0 15.5 60.9
2017 432 29.5 14.6 61.3
2018 415 27.9 14.8 62.4
2019 380 28.5 13.3 57.9
2020 348 26.7 13.0 56.9
2021 339 26.8 12.6 63.4
2022 386 26.6 14.5 55.2
2023 408 26.8 15.1 51.5

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 Helmwood Heights Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $478 (4.2%) $119 (1.0%) $596 (5.2%) $9,394 (82.4%) $1,413 (12.4%) $10,806 (94.8%) $11,403
2019 $406 (4.2%) $81 (0.8%) $487 (5.1%) $8,098 (84.2%) $1,027 (10.7%) $9,126 (94.9%) $9,613
2020 $458 (4.4%) $41 (0.4%) $499 (4.8%) $9,012 (87.5%) $787 (7.6%) $9,799 (95.2%) $10,298
2021 $711 (5.6%) $279 (2.2%) $990 (7.8%) $10,269 (81.4%) $1,352 (10.7%) $11,622 (92.2%) $12,612
2022 $976 (7.9%) $586 (4.8%) $1,562 (12.7%) $9,183 (74.6%) $1,570 (12.7%) $10,754 (87.3%) $12,316

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Helmwood Heights Elementary School

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 448th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 249th of 687 Elementary schools
 27.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students380408
 7.4%
African American4144
 7.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian124
 66.7%
Hispanic3028
 6.7%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White246271
 10.2%
Two or More Races4760
 27.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.9%51.5%
 6.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Helmwood Heights Elementary School

Students who attend Helmwood Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Talton K Stone Middle School
High : Elizabethtown High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 408 students attended Helmwood Heights Elementary School.

Students at Helmwood Heights Elementary School are 66% White, 15% Two or more races, 11% African American, 7% Hispanic.

Helmwood Heights Elementary School ranks 430th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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