Helm Elementary

Summary:

Helm Elementary is a small public elementary school in Helm, California, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 66 students. Despite being part of the lower-performing Golden Plains Unified School District, Helm Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, outperforming the district and state in several key academic areas.

Helm Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (98.48%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 86.03% to 97.79% Hispanic students. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, and Science are higher than the district and state averages at various grade levels. However, Helm Elementary faces challenges with a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.2% in 2017-2018 to 29.7% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than nearby Cantua Elementary and Tranquillity Elementary.

Interestingly, Helm Elementary's performance is more comparable to the higher-performing schools in the Kerman Unified School District, such as Caruthers Elementary and Liberty Elementary. Additionally, Helm Elementary's Hispanic students and English Language Learner students perform better than their counterparts at the district and state levels, but the school's male students and low socioeconomic status students perform worse than their counterparts at the state level.


Detail:

Public K-8

 13883 South Lassen Ave.
       Helm, CA  93627-9900


(559) 866-5683

District: Golden Plains Unified

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,398 Help


Students who attend Helm Elementary usually attend:

High:    Tranquillity High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  72

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.6%
White:
1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Helm Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.19. (See more...)
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Compare Details Helm Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.69. (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 Helm Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Golden Plains Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.6%), White (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Helm Elementary is 13, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Golden Plains Unified School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Helm Elementary is $6,398, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Golden Plains Unified School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Golden Plains Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Golden Plains Unified 1408th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Helm Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Helm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 17.35 4179th 4818 13.3%
2007 25.41 3906th 5113 23.6%
2008 3.03 5102nd 5113 0.2%
2010 28.35 3976th 5314 25.2%
2011 24.05 4402nd 5377 18.1%
2012 13.90 5022nd 5390 6.8%
2013 7.57 5389th 5530 2.5%
2015 9.34 5507th 5611 1.9%
2016 23.93 4263rd 5614 24.1%
2017 10.66 5459th 5692 4.1%
2019 15.19 5226th 5789 9.7%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Helm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.61 2017th 3275 38.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Helm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.86 4641st 5173 10.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Helm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.61 5282nd 5510 4.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Helm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.37 4345th 4963 12.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Helm Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Helm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.00 1267th 1769 28.4%
2006 37.28 1081st 1804 40.1%
2010 44.55 1182nd 2179 45.8%
2011 40.48 1347th 2236 39.8%
2012 19.83 1912th 2259 15.4%
2013 6.86 2291st 2379 3.7%
2015 27.55 1730th 2477 30.2%
2016 80.14 444th 2497 82.2%
2017 67.97 709th 2508 71.7%
2018 63.52 775th 2480 68.8%
2019 49.33 1168th 2715 57.0%
2022 61.93 854th 2740 68.8%
2023 56.69 992nd 2802 64.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Helm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.86 303rd 2230 86.4%
2019 61.32 700th 2369 70.5%
2022 67.70 560th 2458 77.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Helm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.74 345th 2072 83.3%
2019 66.02 567th 2213 74.4%
2022 72.54 435th 2359 81.6%
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Data source: test scores: California 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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Enrollment information for Helm Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 9 0 5 87 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1993 5 0 3 84 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1994 3 0 1 89 0 n/a n/a 0 93
1995 7 0 2 83 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1996 7 0 2 83 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1997 11 2 4 91 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1998 10 2 3 79 0 n/a n/a 0 94
1999 10 0 1 67 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2000 11 0 0 68 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2001 5 0 0 88 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2002 0 0 3 74 0 n/a n/a 8 85
2003 0 0 3 74 0 n/a n/a 8 85
2004 2 0 2 62 0 n/a n/a 3 69
2005 0 0 2 74 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2006 0 0 2 58 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2007 0 0 0 77 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2008 1 n/a n/a 82 n/a n/a n/a 0 83
2009 1 0 1 96 0 0 0 0 98
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 0 0 2 127 1 0 0 0 130
2012 0 0 1 132 0 0 0 0 133
2013 1 0 1 123 0 0 0 0 125
2014 1 0 1 137 0 0 0 0 139
2015 0 0 0 109 0 0 0 0 109
2016 0 0 1 96 0 0 0 0 97
2017 0 0 1 94 0 0 0 0 95
2018 1 0 1 88 0 0 0 0 90
2019 0 0 0 111 0 0 0 0 111
2020 1 0 1 101 0 0 2 0 105
2021 0 0 0 84 0 0 3 0 87
2022 0 0 0 93 0 0 1 0 94
2023 0 1 0 65 0 0 0 0 66
2024 1 0 0 71 0 0 0 0 72

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 Helm Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 101 n/a n/a 91.1
1993 92 5.0 18.4 90.2
1994 93 5.0 18.6 92.5
1995 92 5.0 18.4 91.3
1996 92 5.0 18.4 91.3
1997 108 5.0 21.6 92.6
1998 94 6.0 15.7 94.7
1999 78 5.0 15.6 94.9
2000 79 5.0 15.8 94.9
2001 93 6.0 15.5 69.9
2002 85 5.0 17.0 98.7
2003 85 5.0 17.0 98.7
2004 69 5.0 13.8 100
2005 76 4.0 19.0 96.1
2006 60 4.0 15.0 91.7
2007 77 5.0 15.4 94.8
2008 83 6.0 13.8 96.4
2009 98 5.0 16.3 96.9
2010 0 6.0 0.0 n/a
2011 130 n/a n/a 97.7
2012 133 6.0 22.1 97.7
2013 125 5.0 25.0 97.6
2014 139 5.3 26.2 91.4
2015 109 5.0 21.8 89.9
2016 97 6.0 16.1 92.8
2017 95 5.0 19.0 93.7
2018 90 5.4 16.6 96.7
2019 111 5.0 22.2 97.3
2020 105 n/a n/a 87.6
2021 87 5.0 17.4 83.9
2022 94 5.0 18.8 84
2023 66 5.3 12.4 89.4
2024 72 5.5 13.0 98.6

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 Helm Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 101 n/a n/a 91.1
1993 92 5.0 18.4 90.2
1994 93 5.0 18.6 92.5
1995 92 5.0 18.4 91.3
1996 92 5.0 18.4 91.3
1997 108 5.0 21.6 92.6
1998 94 6.0 15.7 94.7
1999 78 5.0 15.6 94.9
2000 79 5.0 15.8 94.9
2001 93 6.0 15.5 69.9
2002 85 5.0 17.0 98.7
2003 85 5.0 17.0 98.7
2004 69 5.0 13.8 100
2005 76 4.0 19.0 96.1
2006 60 4.0 15.0 91.7
2007 77 5.0 15.4 94.8
2008 83 6.0 13.8 96.4
2009 98 5.0 16.3 96.9
2010 0 6.0 0.0 n/a
2011 130 n/a n/a 97.7
2012 133 6.0 22.1 97.7
2013 125 5.0 25.0 97.6
2014 139 5.3 26.2 91.4
2015 109 5.0 21.8 89.9
2016 97 6.0 16.1 92.8
2017 95 5.0 19.0 93.7
2018 90 5.4 16.6 96.7
2019 111 5.0 22.2 97.3
2020 105 n/a n/a 87.6
2021 87 5.0 17.4 83.9
2022 94 5.0 18.8 84
2023 66 5.3 12.4 89.4
2024 72 5.5 13.0 98.6

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Helm Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201289.0%0.0%0.0%11.0%100.0%95.0%100.0%95.0%100.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Helm Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,398

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Helm Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1168th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 992nd of 2802 Middle schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Helm Elementary)36.445.5
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Golden Plains Unified)19.620.2
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Helm Elementary)18.245.5
 27.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Golden Plains Unified)23.429.8
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Helm Elementary)5054.6
 4.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Golden Plains Unified)20.919.2
 1.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Helm Elementary)5036.4
 13.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Golden Plains Unified)11.417.4
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Helm Elementary)33.318.2
 15.2%
   8th Grade Science (Golden Plains Unified)7.96.1
 1.8%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11166
 40.5%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic11165
 41.4%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.3%89.4%
 7.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Helm Elementary

Students at Helm Elementary are 99% Hispanic, 1% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 72 students attended Helm Elementary.

Students who attend Helm Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Tranquillity High


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