Helke Early Learning Center

www.vandaliabutlerschools.org

310 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Helke Elementary School, located at 611 Randler Avenue in Vandalia, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Vandalia-Butler City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational academic growth and the development of essential social skills. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Helke aims to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through their academic careers.

As part of the Vandalia-Butler community, the school benefits from the district's broader commitment to educational excellence and community involvement. Families at Helke Elementary can expect a focus on collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure a positive school culture. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific program offerings, the district’s website at [www.vandaliabutlerschools.org](http://www.vandaliabutlerschools.org) serves as the primary resource for news and administrative updates.

310

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helke Early Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	19
Black	32
Asian	4
Two or More	36

White
219 (70.6%)
Two or More
36 (11.6%)
Black
32 (10.3%)
Hispanic
19 (6.1%)
Asian
4 (1.3%)

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:	Vandalia-Butler City
Phone:	(937)415-3000
Website:	http://www.vandaliabutlerschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 137

Kindergarten 173