Helman Elementary School

Summary:

Helman Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ashland, Oregon, serving 311 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Ashland School District 5, which is ranked 5 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Helman Elementary School has consistently ranked highly among Oregon elementary schools, with a current ranking of 75 out of 710 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year.

Helman Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 72% of 5th-grade students at Helman were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 66% for the Ashland School District and 46.9% for the state of Oregon. The school also has strong performance across various student subgroups, ranking 55th out of 662 Oregon elementary schools for male students and 4th out of 360 schools for Hispanic students in ELA. Helman Elementary School has maintained a high level of performance over the years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several school years.

Compared to nearby schools, Helman Elementary School outperforms Bellview Elementary School, TRAILS Outdoor School, and Walker Elementary School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates. The school also has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 29.9% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the nearby Bellview Elementary School (38.46%) and the Medford-area schools. Additionally, Helman Elementary School has a relatively high per-student spending of $24,312 in the 2021-2022 school year and a low student-teacher ratio of 14.6 in the 2022-2023 school year.


Detail:

Public K-5

 705 Helman St
       Ashland, OR  97520-1199


(541) 482-5620

District: Ashland School District 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
75th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,021 Help


Students who attend Helman Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ashland Middle School
High:    Ashland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  297

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.1%
Hispanic:
10.4%
Two or more races:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Helman Elementary School ranks better than 89.4% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Ashland School District 5! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.23. (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 Helman Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Ashland School District 5. Racial makeup is: White (77.1%), Hispanic (10.4%), two or more races (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Ashland School District 5. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Helman Elementary School is 15.1. 2 elementary schools in the Ashland School District 5 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Helman Elementary School employs 19.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Helman Elementary School is $23,021. 2 elementary schools in the Ashland School District 5 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Helman Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Helman Elementary School 75th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Helman Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ashland School District 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashland School District 5 5th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Helman Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Helman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.97 185th 586 68.4%
2005 70.25 158th 629 74.9%
2006 70.74 150th 636 76.4%
2007 80.24 76th 652 88.3%
2008 82.80 64th 655 90.2%
2009 87.31 31st 665 95.3%
2010 86.38 41st 674 93.9%
2011 88.27 31st 695 95.5%
2012 89.84 36th 730 95.1%
2013 87.13 48th 707 93.2%
2014 81.45 97th 695 86.0%
2015 81.68 101st 706 85.7%
2016 84.41 82nd 697 88.2%
2017 81.21 108th 701 84.6%
2018 85.56 75th 709 89.4%
2019 88.80 60th 705 91.5%
2022 91.29 51st 706 92.8%
2023 88.69 64th 706 90.9%
2024 87.23 75th 710 89.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Helman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.35 17th 212 92.0%
2019 82.97 7th 61 88.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Helman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.09 148th 481 69.2%
2024 90.63 16th 299 94.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Helman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.44 18th 640 97.2%
2019 97.61 4th 597 99.3%
2022 91.59 49th 703 93.0%
2023 55.94 223rd 595 62.5%
2024 68.47 81st 523 84.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Helman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.60 69th 681 89.9%
2019 93.21 26th 621 95.8%
2022 86.29 65th 646 89.9%
2023 88.47 58th 652 91.1%
2024 83.01 85th 658 87.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Helman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.43 86th 680 87.4%
2019 76.25 130th 623 79.1%
2022 90.81 50th 654 92.4%
2023 84.78 80th 665 88.0%
2024 87.78 55th 662 91.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Helman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.62 246th 475 48.2%
2023 97.30 4th 360 98.9%
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Rank History for White students at Helman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.54 102nd 683 85.1%
2019 82.84 96th 662 85.5%
2022 90.11 43rd 666 93.5%
2023 86.54 60th 656 90.9%
2024 84.53 82nd 670 87.8%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Helman Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 243 0 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 250
1989 209 1 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 215
1990 270 1 2 0 9 n/a n/a 0 282
1991 306 1 2 2 8 n/a n/a 0 319
1992 311 1 2 3 7 n/a n/a 0 324
1993 292 1 4 3 4 n/a n/a 0 304
1994 278 3 6 3 2 n/a n/a 0 292
1995 276 4 8 3 4 n/a n/a 0 295
1996 276 4 8 3 4 n/a n/a 0 295
1997 281 4 10 2 6 n/a n/a 0 303
1998 249 0 7 6 7 n/a n/a 0 269
1999 204 3 2 11 7 n/a n/a 0 227
2000 219 3 6 4 7 n/a n/a 0 239
2001 198 3 5 8 11 n/a n/a 0 225
2002 190 7 9 12 5 n/a n/a 1 224
2003 190 7 9 12 5 n/a n/a 1 224
2004 297 5 16 18 6 n/a n/a 1 343
2005 286 7 14 22 4 n/a n/a 1 334
2006 273 4 9 17 3 n/a n/a 0 306
2007 250 7 12 13 0 n/a n/a 13 295
2008 264 11 13 12 1 n/a n/a 15 316
2009 238 7 13 12 2 n/a n/a 24 296
2010 252 7 12 21 3 n/a n/a 15 310
2011 247 7 9 16 3 0 24 0 306
2012 226 6 9 13 5 0 31 0 290
2013 245 4 9 20 3 0 29 0 310
2014 238 3 3 20 2 0 30 0 296
2015 250 2 3 23 3 0 30 0 311
2016 253 1 4 19 2 0 32 0 311
2017 255 2 3 17 4 0 34 0 315
2018 270 1 2 28 1 0 42 0 344
2019 263 2 1 29 1 1 44 1 342
2020 259 2 1 36 1 1 40 1 341
2021 219 2 2 36 1 2 30 1 293
2022 206 1 4 32 1 2 31 1 278
2023 226 0 4 45 0 2 33 1 311
2024 229 0 4 31 0 2 31 0 297

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 Helman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 250 16.0 15.6 20.8
1989 215 15.0 14.3 30.7
1990 282 15.4 18.3 14.2
1991 319 15.9 20.0 12.5
1992 324 13.5 24.0 13.6
1993 304 17.4 17.5 16.1
1994 292 15.5 18.8 19.5
1995 295 14.4 20.5 24.7
1996 295 14.4 20.5 24.7
1997 303 15.3 19.8 18.8
1998 269 14.8 18.2 25.7
1999 227 13.6 16.7 42.3
2000 239 12.9 18.5 44.8
2001 225 13.6 16.5 46.2
2002 224 12.0 18.7 43.5
2003 224 12.0 18.7 43.5
2004 343 16.5 20.8 39.8
2005 334 16.8 19.9 42
2006 306 17.0 18.0 37.9
2007 295 17.6 16.8 38.3
2008 316 16.5 19.2 31.9
2009 296 15.5 19.0 32.7
2010 310 14.1 21.9 34.2
2011 306 14.4 21.1 34.3
2012 290 13.7 21.1 38.6
2013 310 14.5 21.3 42.3
2014 296 14.8 20.0 45.3
2015 311 15.0 20.7 44.1
2016 311 16.0 19.4 38.9
2017 315 15.6 20.1 38.1
2018 344 17.0 20.2 26.5
2019 342 16.8 20.3 24.3
2020 341 17.3 19.6 26.1
2021 293 17.5 16.7 31.7
2022 278 21.1 13.1 n/a
2023 311 21.2 14.6 29.9
2024 297 19.5 15.1 30.6

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 Helman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 250 16.0 15.6 20.8
1989 215 15.0 14.3 30.7
1990 282 15.4 18.3 14.2
1991 319 15.9 20.0 12.5
1992 324 13.5 24.0 13.6
1993 304 17.4 17.5 16.1
1994 292 15.5 18.8 19.5
1995 295 14.4 20.5 24.7
1996 295 14.4 20.5 24.7
1997 303 15.3 19.8 18.8
1998 269 14.8 18.2 25.7
1999 227 13.6 16.7 42.3
2000 239 12.9 18.5 44.8
2001 225 13.6 16.5 46.2
2002 224 12.0 18.7 43.5
2003 224 12.0 18.7 43.5
2004 343 16.5 20.8 39.8
2005 334 16.8 19.9 42
2006 306 17.0 18.0 37.9
2007 295 17.6 16.8 38.3
2008 316 16.5 19.2 31.9
2009 296 15.5 19.0 32.7
2010 310 14.1 21.9 34.2
2011 306 14.4 21.1 34.3
2012 290 13.7 21.1 38.6
2013 310 14.5 21.3 42.3
2014 296 14.8 20.0 45.3
2015 311 15.0 20.7 44.1
2016 311 16.0 19.4 38.9
2017 315 15.6 20.1 38.1
2018 344 17.0 20.2 26.5
2019 342 16.8 20.3 24.3
2020 341 17.3 19.6 26.1
2021 293 17.5 16.7 31.7
2022 278 21.1 13.1 n/a
2023 311 21.2 14.6 29.9
2024 297 19.5 15.1 30.6

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 Helman Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $14,064
2020 n/a n/a $16,029
2021 n/a n/a $19,878
2022 $5,289 (21.8%) $19,023 (78.2%) $24,312
2023 $2,770 (12.0%) $20,250 (88.0%) $23,021

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Helman Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 60th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 64th of 706 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Helman Elementary School)71.452.4
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ashland School District 5)69.358.3
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Helman Elementary School)75.552.4
 23.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ashland School District 5)68.457.6
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Helman Elementary School)66.765.2
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ashland School District 5)66.762.1
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Helman Elementary School)59.368.2
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ashland School District 5)59.462.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Helman Elementary School)8075
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ashland School District 5)69.170.7
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Helman Elementary School)61.858.3
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ashland School District 5)54.952.5
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Helman Elementary School)52.755
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Ashland School District 5)5151.1
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students342311
 9.1%
African American20
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic2945
 55.2%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White263226
 14.1%
Two or More Races4433
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.3%29.9%
 5.6%


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Helman Elementary School ranks 75th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 297 students attended Helman Elementary School.

Students who attend Helman Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ashland Middle School
High : Ashland High School

Students at Helman Elementary School are 77% White, 10% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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