St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy

Summary:

St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy is an elementary school in Greensburg, Louisiana, serving 326 students in grades 3-6. The school is part of the St. Helena Parish School District, which is ranked 117 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy has consistently struggled with low academic performance, ranking in the bottom quartile of Louisiana elementary schools over the past several years. The school's proficiency rates on LEAP tests are significantly below state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts across all grade levels. This underperformance is particularly pronounced for certain student subgroups, such as male students, African American students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84% to 92%, indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The challenges faced by St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy are not unique to the school; nearby schools in the East Feliciana Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, and St. Helena Parish districts also struggle with low academic performance and rankings, suggesting broader systemic issues in the region. Addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance, such as the high rates of economic disadvantage and the specific needs of the student population, will likely require a comprehensive, community-based approach to support student success.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 1798 Highway 1042
       Greensburg, LA  70441


(225) 222-4364

District: St. Helena Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
621st of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,531 Help


Students who attend St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy usually attend:

High:    St. Helena College and Career Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  318

Racial breakdown:

African American:
88.1%
White:
8.8%
Hispanic:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89% Help


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Compare Details St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy ranks worse than 92% of elementary schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (88.1%), White (8.8%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy is 15.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy is $13,531.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy 621st of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy in the ranking list.)

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St. Helena Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Helena Parish 117th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy

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Rank History for all students at St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 13.27 656th 725 9.5%
2008 4.77 723rd 743 2.7%
2009 19.61 634th 738 14.1%
2010 2.34 733rd 736 0.4%
2011 1.40 763rd 766 0.4%
2012 13.93 703rd 764 8.0%
2013 4.25 761st 772 1.4%
2014 7.23 754th 777 3.0%
2015 5.99 774th 792 2.3%
2016 7.07 711th 742 4.2%
2017 28.52 577th 739 21.9%
2018 0.74 727th 728 0.1%
2019 2.68 719th 731 1.6%
2021 6.49 697th 729 4.4%
2022 15.10 637th 727 12.4%
2023 12.78 669th 730 8.4%
2024 11.62 621st 675 8.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.63 329th 333 1.2%
2021 30.12 221st 306 27.8%
2022 11.05 298th 307 2.9%
2023 22.17 248th 296 16.2%
2024 16.44 186th 208 10.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.40 682nd 682 0.0%
2019 3.19 689th 697 1.1%
2021 8.22 689th 719 4.2%
2022 21.40 607th 724 16.2%
2023 13.82 661st 723 8.6%
2024 16.31 595th 674 11.7%
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Rank History for Female students at St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.03 678th 684 0.9%
2021 7.07 682nd 705 3.3%
2022 16.26 610th 701 13.0%
2023 17.08 635th 705 9.9%
2024 18.22 555th 635 12.6%
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Rank History for Male students at St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.82 689th 696 1.0%
2021 6.30 676th 704 4.0%
2022 14.58 638th 712 10.4%
2023 14.53 641st 713 10.1%
2024 10.26 607th 651 6.8%
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Rank History for African American students at St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.98 545th 547 0.4%
2019 5.88 553rd 559 1.1%
2021 12.18 531st 564 5.9%
2022 17.40 500th 562 11.0%
2023 24.19 474th 570 16.8%
2024 19.18 447th 509 12.2%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept 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 St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 319 319
1990 157 637 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1991 136 618 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 754
1992 127 651 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 778
1993 88 723 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 811
1994 79 673 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 752
1995 59 676 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1996 59 676 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1997 50 649 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 702
1998 36 631 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 670
1999 44 585 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2000 73 605 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 679
2001 60 596 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 657
2002 60 529 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2003 60 529 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2004 56 485 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2005 65 527 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2006 59 586 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2007 52 486 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 542
2008 28 498 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 530
2009 35 490 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2010 47 480 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2011 31 471 0 4 0 0 3 0 509
2012 26 493 0 3 0 0 1 0 523
2013 31 481 0 5 0 0 1 0 518
2014 28 476 0 8 0 0 0 0 512
2015 42 633 0 16 0 0 2 0 693
2016 46 633 0 15 0 0 1 0 695
2017 53 632 0 10 0 0 11 0 706
2018 30 308 0 5 0 0 4 0 347
2019 33 299 0 8 0 0 4 0 344
2020 30 319 0 10 1 0 5 0 365
2021 27 310 0 10 0 0 8 0 355
2022 22 272 0 8 0 0 1 0 303
2023 18 292 0 10 0 0 6 0 326
2024 28 280 0 7 0 0 3 0 318

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 St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 319 16.0 19.9 83.1
1990 794 49.0 16.2 83.5
1991 754 43.0 17.5 87.4
1992 778 43.0 18.0 84.6
1993 811 44.0 18.4 85.2
1994 752 44.0 17.1 90.3
1995 738 38.0 19.4 87.7
1996 738 38.0 19.4 87.7
1997 702 37.0 19.0 81.3
1998 670 40.0 16.8 89.7
1999 630 43.9 14.4 94.9
2000 679 44.9 15.1 95
2001 657 44.2 14.9 88.6
2002 593 40.0 14.8 95.4
2003 593 40.0 14.8 95.4
2004 543 37.0 14.7 91.3
2005 594 34.0 17.5 85.2
2006 646 29.0 22.3 89
2007 542 26.0 20.8 95.6
2008 530 30.6 17.3 96.8
2009 528 26.5 19.9 87.9
2010 531 31.1 17.0 97
2011 509 30.9 16.4 96.9
2012 523 33.5 15.6 90.2
2013 518 29.9 17.2 93.8
2014 512 25.0 20.4 97.3
2015 693 39.0 17.7 98
2016 695 51.0 13.6 n/a
2017 706 42.1 16.7 91.9
2018 347 19.9 17.4 94.8
2019 344 21.9 15.6 97.4
2020 365 17.0 21.4 92.3
2021 355 18.9 18.7 92.4
2022 303 16.0 18.9 84.5
2023 326 17.0 19.1 87.7
2024 318 20.0 15.9 89

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 St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 319 16.0 19.9 83.1
1990 794 49.0 16.2 83.5
1991 754 43.0 17.5 87.4
1992 778 43.0 18.0 84.6
1993 811 44.0 18.4 85.2
1994 752 44.0 17.1 90.3
1995 738 38.0 19.4 87.7
1996 738 38.0 19.4 87.7
1997 702 37.0 19.0 81.3
1998 670 40.0 16.8 89.7
1999 630 43.9 14.4 94.9
2000 679 44.9 15.1 95
2001 657 44.2 14.9 88.6
2002 593 40.0 14.8 95.4
2003 593 40.0 14.8 95.4
2004 543 37.0 14.7 91.3
2005 594 34.0 17.5 85.2
2006 646 29.0 22.3 89
2007 542 26.0 20.8 95.6
2008 530 30.6 17.3 96.8
2009 528 26.5 19.9 87.9
2010 531 31.1 17.0 97
2011 509 30.9 16.4 96.9
2012 523 33.5 15.6 90.2
2013 518 29.9 17.2 93.8
2014 512 25.0 20.4 97.3
2015 693 39.0 17.7 98
2016 695 51.0 13.6 n/a
2017 706 42.1 16.7 91.9
2018 347 19.9 17.4 94.8
2019 344 21.9 15.6 97.4
2020 365 17.0 21.4 92.3
2021 355 18.9 18.7 92.4
2022 303 16.0 18.9 84.5
2023 326 17.0 19.1 87.7
2024 318 20.0 15.9 89

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,509
2018 $10,934
2019 $10,916
2020 $11,017
2021 $13,503
2022 $13,531

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

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 719th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 669th of 730 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy)3348
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Helena Parish)3348
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy)3853
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Helena Parish)3853
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy)1433
 19%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (St. Helena Parish)1433
 19%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy)3436
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Helena Parish)3436
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy)1716
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (St. Helena Parish)1716
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6359
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy)3533
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Helena Parish)3533
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy)1410
 4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (St. Helena Parish)1410
 4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy)3437
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Helena Parish)3437
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students344326
 5.2%
African American299292
 2.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic810
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White3318
 45.5%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.4%87.7%
 9.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy

In the 2023-24 school year, 318 students attended St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy.

Students who attend St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy usually go on to attend:

High : St. Helena College and Career Academy

St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy ranks in the bottom 8.0% of Louisiana elementary schools.

Students at St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy are 88% African American, 9% White, 2% Hispanic.


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