HELMS EL

www.houstonisd.org

501 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Helms Elementary School, located in the historic Houston Heights neighborhood, is a public school serving students as part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Known for its strong community ties, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth and development. It is highly regarded by local families for its dedicated faculty and commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience within the urban setting of Houston.

In addition to its core academic programs, Helms Elementary is recognized for its unique identity as a Spanish-English dual-language magnet school. This focus allows students to achieve biliteracy and biculturalism, preparing them for success in an increasingly globalized world. By integrating language immersion with community-focused initiatives, Helms strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to excel both linguistically and academically.

501

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HELMS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	383
Black	22
Asian	11
Two or More	13

Hispanic
383 (76.4%)
White
72 (14.4%)
Black
22 (4.4%)
Two or More
13 (2.6%)
Asian
11 (2.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)867-5130
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 52

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HELMS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	52
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HELMS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	253	50.5%
Male	248	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)