Helena Intermediate School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Helena, Alabama 35080 · Shelby County
#135 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#15665 of 50,301 nationally
About Helena Intermediate School
Helena Intermediate School is a public elementary located in Helena, in the Shelby County school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades 3–5. In 2025 it enrolled 955 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 135th of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 955.
There are 4 schools in Helena; Helena Intermediate School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Helena Intermediate School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 955
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Helena Intermediate School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Helena High School
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,383 students · 1.8 km away
Helena Elementary School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades K–2
778 students · 1.9 km away
Helena Middle
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
957 students · 1.9 km away
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
Hoover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,192 students · 4.4 km away
Pelham High School
Pelham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,076 students · 4.8 km away
South Shades Crest Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
534 students · 5.2 km away
Pelham Park Middle School
Pelham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students · 5.6 km away
Trace Crossings Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
769 students · 5.8 km away
Brocks Gap Intermediate School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
521 students · 6.1 km away
Hoover High School
Hoover · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,919 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
Meadow View Elementary School
Alabaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
953 students
Creek View Elementary School
Maylene · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
958 students
Pine Level Elementary School
Deatsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
949 students
Daphne East Elementary School
Daphne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
947 students
Hazel Green Elementary School
Hazel Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
963 students
Mill Creek Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
965 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Helena Intermediate School a good school?
Helena Intermediate School has a Success Index (US) of 63.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #135 of 699 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Helena Intermediate School rank in Alabama?
Helena Intermediate School ranks #135 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #15665 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Helena Intermediate School?
Helena Intermediate School had 955 students in 2025.
Is Helena Intermediate School a elementary school or a high school?
Helena Intermediate School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Helena Intermediate School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Helena Intermediate School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.