Helena Elementary

Public K-5

21080 Osage St
Helena, MO 64459-9107

(816) 369-2865

District: Savannah R-III

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,724

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 90

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Hispanic:

2.2%

African American:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Helena Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.61. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.4%), Hispanic (2.2%), American Indian (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Helena Elementary is 11.2, which is the 2^nd best among 2 elementary schools in the Savannah R-III School District. (See more...)

Compare Helena Elementary employs 7.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Helena Elementary is $10,724, which is the 2^nd highest among 2 elementary schools in the Savannah R-III School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Helena Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Savannah R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Savannah R-III 93^rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Helena Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Helena Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	66.50	284^th	1074	73.6%
2007	60.52	376^th	1080	65.2%
2008	68.84	264^th	1084	75.6%
2009	79.85	144^th	1053	86.3%
2010	70.89	269^th	1066	74.8%
2011	78.59	167^th	1088	84.7%
2012	70.56	279^th	1085	74.3%
2013	67.11	320^th	1108	71.1%
2014	90.24	45^th	1089	95.9%
2015	84.86	122^nd	1058	88.5%
2017	97.30	2^nd	1032	99.8%
2018	91.30	46^th	1045	95.6%
2019	89.61	52^nd	1052	95.1%

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Rank History for White students at Helena Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	86.17	87^th	898	90.3%
2019	82.91	102^nd	917	88.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Helena Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	135	135
1992	135	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
1993	151	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
1994	137	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
1995	150	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
1996	150	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
1997	134	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
1998	116	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
1999	120	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
2000	115	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
2001	117	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
2002	111	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	111
2003	111	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	111
2004	121	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
2005	135	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
2006	117	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
2007	112	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
2008	104	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	106
2009	104	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
2010	89	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	94
2011	95	1	2	2	2	0	0	0	102
2012	95	3	2	1	1	0	0	0	102
2013	85	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	90
2014	98	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	102
2015	88	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	91
2016	90	1	1	3	0	0	1	0	96
2017	89	1	1	4	0	0	1	0	96
2018	80	0	1	1	0	0	3	0	85
2019	86	0	2	4	0	0	1	0	93
2020	92	0	2	5	0	0	1	0	100
2021	76	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	77
2022	95	1	0	1	1	0	2	0	100
2023	85	2	1	2	1	0	2	0	93
2024	85	1	1	2	1	0	0	0	90

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 Helena Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	135	8.4	16.0	n/a
1992	136	9.4	14.4	14.7
1993	152	8.0	19.0	9.9
1994	138	8.0	17.3	13.8
1995	152	10.0	15.2	32.9
1996	152	10.0	15.2	32.9
1997	136	11.4	11.9	19.9
1998	119	11.4	10.4	15.1
1999	122	11.4	10.7	19.7
2000	117	10.8	10.8	16.2
2001	119	10.3	11.6	17.6
2002	111	10.8	10.3	26.1
2003	111	10.8	10.3	26.1
2004	121	10.6	11.4	17.4
2005	135	9.9	13.6	25.2
2006	117	9.5	12.3	24.8
2007	112	8.4	13.3	24.1
2008	106	9.7	10.9	19.8
2009	108	9.5	11.3	21.3
2010	94	7.4	12.5	24.5
2011	102	8.4	12.1	25.5
2012	102	7.4	13.6	32.4
2013	90	7.1	12.5	34.4
2014	102	6.9	14.6	35.3
2015	91	7.0	13.0	33
2016	96	8.0	12.0	35.4
2017	96	8.4	11.4	40.6
2018	85	8.5	9.9	27.1
2019	93	8.7	10.6	23.7
2020	100	8.8	11.2	26
2021	77	8.2	9.2	22.1
2022	100	9.3	10.6	28
2023	93	8.4	10.9	34.4
2024	90	7.9	11.2	41.1

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 Helena Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	135	8.4	16.0	n/a
1992	136	9.4	14.4	14.7
1993	152	8.0	19.0	9.9
1994	138	8.0	17.3	13.8
1995	152	10.0	15.2	32.9
1996	152	10.0	15.2	32.9
1997	136	11.4	11.9	19.9
1998	119	11.4	10.4	15.1
1999	122	11.4	10.7	19.7
2000	117	10.8	10.8	16.2
2001	119	10.3	11.6	17.6
2002	111	10.8	10.3	26.1
2003	111	10.8	10.3	26.1
2004	121	10.6	11.4	17.4
2005	135	9.9	13.6	25.2
2006	117	9.5	12.3	24.8
2007	112	8.4	13.3	24.1
2008	106	9.7	10.9	19.8
2009	108	9.5	11.3	21.3
2010	94	7.4	12.5	24.5
2011	102	8.4	12.1	25.5
2012	102	7.4	13.6	32.4
2013	90	7.1	12.5	34.4
2014	102	6.9	14.6	35.3
2015	91	7.0	13.0	33
2016	96	8.0	12.0	35.4
2017	96	8.4	11.4	40.6
2018	85	8.5	9.9	27.1
2019	93	8.7	10.6	23.7
2020	100	8.8	11.2	26
2021	77	8.2	9.2	22.1
2022	100	9.3	10.6	28
2023	93	8.4	10.9	34.4
2024	90	7.9	11.2	41.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Helena Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$01 (0.0%)	$11,579 (100.0%)	$11,580
2020	$02 (0.0%)	$10,781 (100.0%)	$10,783
2021	$82 (0.6%)	$13,240 (99.4%)	$13,323
2022	$73 (0.7%)	$10,650 (99.3%)	$10,724

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Helena Elementary

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Helena Elementary)	100	66.7	33.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Savannah R-III)	54.9	51.5	3.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.4	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	93	93
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	86	85	1.2%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.7%	34.4%	10.8%

Schools Near Helena Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)					MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Helena Elementary	Public	K-5	21080 Osage St	Helena	64459	Andrew County	Savannah R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 369-2865	90	8	11.2	41.1%	85 (94.4%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.2%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$10,724	$73	$10,650
Union Star Elementary	Public	K-5	6132 NW State Rte Z	Union Star	64494	DeKalb County	Union Star R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 593-2294	74	9	8.0	43.2%	70 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.4%)								(n/a)													$14,928	$1,806	$13,122
Union Star Preschool	Public	PK	6132 NW State Route Z	Union Star	64494	DeKalb County	Union Star R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 593-2294	8	1	8.0		8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Avenue City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	18069 Hwy 169	Cosby	64436	Andrew County	Avenue City R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 662-2305	226	14	15.9	14.6%	214 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)								(n/a)		73.0			88.8		76.4		80.7			82.3	$8,603	$648	$7,955
Minnie Cline Elementary	Public	K-5	808 W Price	Savannah	64485	Andrew County	Savannah R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 324-3915	613	40	15.1	38.5%	578 (94.3%)	3 (0.5%)	12 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.1%)	53.4	412^th of 906 public elementary schools	54.5%		49.7	463^rd of 898 public elementary schools	48.4%	51	35.0	33.0				52.7		39.3	43.2	52.7			$8,053	$73	$7,979
Early Childhood Learning Center	Public	PK	401a North 8th Street	Savannah	64485	Andrew County	Savannah R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 324-3123	66	4	16.5	34.8%	62 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)								(n/a)
Oak Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4901 Cook Rd	Saint Joseph	64505	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4290	506	32	15.6	29.4%	325 (64.2%)	33 (6.5%)	53 (10.5%)	35 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	46 (9.1%)	81.4	143^rd of 906 public elementary schools	84.2%		74.5	192^nd of 898 public elementary schools	78.6%	49	74.5	52.0	51.2	62.6		47.3		64.2	52.8	62.2	49.2		$11,770	$799	$10,971
Ellison Elementary	Public	K-6	45 SE 85th Rd	Saint Joseph	64507	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 667-5316	360	22	16.2	39.4%	238 (66.1%)	26 (7.2%)	32 (8.9%)	13 (3.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (13.1%)	86.6	85^th of 906 public elementary schools	90.6%		83.5	119^th of 898 public elementary schools	86.7%	34	64.0	53.1	70.4	74.9		63.3			56.4				$10,618	$678	$9,940
John Glenn Elementary	Public	K-5	12401 County Rd 438	Saint Joseph	64505	Buchanan County	Savannah R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 279-4533	243	18	13.1	32.9%	226 (93.0%)	5 (2.1%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	72.5	229^th of 906 public elementary schools	74.7%		66.9	288^th of 898 public elementary schools	67.9%	59		59.9				36.3		58.1					$8,837	$288	$8,549
Pershing Elementary	Public	K-6	2610 Blackwell Rd	Saint Joseph	64505	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4320	283	18	15.8	100.0%	204 (72.1%)	13 (4.6%)	30 (10.6%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (11.7%)	59.1	359^th of 906 public elementary schools	60.4%		41.2	553^rd of 898 public elementary schools	38.4%	194	38.2	48.7	46.4	51.2		46.4		34.7	56.3	54.6	24.2		$11,951	$507	$11,444

Frequently Asked Questions about Helena Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Helena Elementary?

Students at Helena Elementary are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Helena Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 90 students attended Helena Elementary.

What district is Helena Elementary in?

Savannah R-III

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