#1763 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#24606 of 50,301 nationally
About Helms El
Helms El is a public elementary located in Houston, in the Houston ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 501 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1763rd of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 501.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Helms El ranks 137th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.3
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 Helms El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Helms El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hamilton Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
911 students · 872 m away
Love El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students · 1.3 km away
Heights H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,426 students · 1.7 km away
Field El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students · 1.8 km away
Garden Oaks Montessori
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
763 students · 2.1 km away
Burrus El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
198 students · 2.1 km away
Washington B T H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
811 students · 2.3 km away
Harvard El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
657 students · 2.4 km away
Sinclair El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
728 students · 2.4 km away
Hogg Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,161 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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501 students
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501 students
Cooke El
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501 students
Perfecto Mancha El
Eagle Pass · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
501 students
Noel El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students
Chandler El
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501 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Helms El a good school?
Helms El has a Success Index (US) of 50.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1763 of 4,686 in Texas. 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 Helms El rank in Texas?
Helms El ranks #1763 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #24606 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Helms El?
Helms El had 501 students in 2025.
Is Helms El a elementary school or a high school?
Helms El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Helms El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Helms El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.