Mildred Helms Elementary School
#1434 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#24142 of 50,301 nationally
About Mildred Helms Elementary School
Mildred Helms Elementary School is a public elementary located in Largo, in the Pinellas school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 515 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1434th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (61th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 515.
There are 15 schools in Largo; Mildred Helms Elementary School ranks 12th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)61.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
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 Mildred Helms Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mildred Helms Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Largo Middle School
Largo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students · 1.4 km away
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Largo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students · 1.5 km away
Largo High School
Largo · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,058 students · 1.5 km away
Ponce de Leon Elementary School
Clearwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
546 students · 2.8 km away
Fuguitt Elementary School
Largo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students · 2.8 km away
Plato Seminole
Largo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
311 students · 2.9 km away
Pinellas Academy of Math and Science
Largo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
817 students · 3.3 km away
Belleair Elementary School
Clearwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students · 4.4 km away
Anona Elementary School
Largo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students · 4.5 km away
Southern Oak Elementary School
Largo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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515 students
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515 students
Rolling Hills Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
515 students
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie
Fort Pierce · Public elementary · Grades K–8
515 students
Royal Palm Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students
North Wauchula Elementary School
Wauchula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mildred Helms Elementary School a good school?
Mildred Helms Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 51.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1434 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 Mildred Helms Elementary School rank in Florida?
Mildred Helms Elementary School ranks #1434 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #24142 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mildred Helms Elementary School?
Mildred Helms Elementary School had 515 students in 2025.
Is Mildred Helms Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Mildred Helms Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mildred Helms Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mildred Helms Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.