Elementary Schools in St. Helena Parish

The elementary schools in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana face significant academic challenges, with both St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy and St. Helena Early Learning Center underperforming the state averages in Math and English Language Arts proficiency across all grades. The schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with over 87% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy, which serves grades 3-6, is ranked 621 out of 675 Louisiana elementary schools and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, St. Helena Early Learning Center, which serves grades PK-2, does not have a statewide ranking or SchoolDigger rating available. However, the Early Learning Center has a slightly lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients and a lower student-teacher ratio of 17, compared to 19.1 at the Arts and Technology Academy.

Both schools have a majority African American student population, with the white student population around 6% for both. The academic performance of these schools suggests that the St. Helena Parish education system faces significant challenges in providing quality education to its students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds. Addressing these issues and ensuring adequate resources and support for the schools may be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the area.