Helena Elementary

355 Helena Moriah Rd
Timberlake, NC 27583

www.pcsnc.org/o/helenaes

512 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Helena Elementary School, located in Timberlake, North Carolina, is a rural public school serving students in Person County. As part of the Person County Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character education, and student growth. The school prioritizes community engagement, striving to bridge the gap between home and the classroom to ensure that every child has the resources necessary to succeed in their early educational years.

The school’s website functions as a central hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about daily operations, academic calendars, and school policies. By utilizing the SharpSchool platform, Helena Elementary provides essential updates on curriculum standards, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. Through its focus on a well-rounded education, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic excellence for the local Timberlake community.

512

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helena Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	68
Black	73
Two or More	32

White
339 (66.2%)
Black
73 (14.3%)
Hispanic
68 (13.3%)
Two or More
32 (6.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Person County Schools
Phone:	(336)364-7715
Website:	http://www.pcsnc.org/o/helenaes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	506
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 92