Hellen Caro Elementary School
#503 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#7772 of 50,301 nationally
About Hellen Caro Elementary School
Hellen Caro Elementary School is a public elementary located in Pensacola, in the Escambia school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 517 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 503rd of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (54th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 517.
There are 42 schools in Pensacola; Hellen Caro Elementary School ranks 4th of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
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 Hellen Caro Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hellen Caro Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jim C. Bailey Middle School
Pensacola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
948 students · 328 m away
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
678 students · 4.3 km away
Blue Angels Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students · 6.6 km away
Navy Point Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students · 12 km away
Pensacola State Charter Academy
Pensacola · Charter high · Grades 9–12
112 students · 13 km away
Warrington Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
253 students · 14 km away
Myrtle Grove Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students · 14 km away
Escambia High School
Pensacola · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,634 students · 14 km away
Warrington Preparatory Academy
Pensacola · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
559 students · 15 km away
West Pensacola Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
485 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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517 students
Sea Wind Elementary School
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517 students
Lantana Elementary School
Lantana · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
517 students
Melrose Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
North Wauchula Elementary School
Wauchula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
Tice Elementary School
Fort Myers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hellen Caro Elementary School a good school?
Hellen Caro Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 75.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #503 of 2,187 in Florida. 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 Hellen Caro Elementary School rank in Florida?
Hellen Caro Elementary School ranks #503 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #7772 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hellen Caro Elementary School?
Hellen Caro Elementary School had 517 students in 2025.
Is Hellen Caro Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Hellen Caro Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hellen Caro Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hellen Caro Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.