St. Helena Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Norfolk, Virginia 23523 · Norfolk City Public Schools
#1117 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#35063 of 50,301 nationally
About St. Helena Elementary
St. Helena Elementary is a public elementary located in Norfolk, in the Norfolk City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 229 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1117th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (73th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 229.
There are 45 schools in Norfolk; St. Helena Elementary ranks 38th of 41 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
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 St. Helena Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near St. Helena Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center
Norfolk · Public other · Grades PK–PK
165 students · 1.8 km away
Ruffner School
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 3–8
576 students · 2.0 km away
Governor's School for the Arts
Norfolk · Public other
· 2.1 km away
Southside STEM Academy at Campostella
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades K–8
686 students · 2.2 km away
Rena B. Wright Primary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
300 students · 2.2 km away
Truitt Intermediate
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
256 students · 2.5 km away
Brighton Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
483 students · 2.6 km away
P.B. Young Sr. Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
241 students · 2.7 km away
Park View Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
400 students · 2.7 km away
Booker T Washington High
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
904 students · 2.9 km away
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Glade Hill Elementary
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227 students
Fries Elementary
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Phenix Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is St. Helena Elementary a good school?
St. Helena Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 35.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1117 of 1,142 in Virginia. 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 St. Helena Elementary rank in Virginia?
St. Helena Elementary ranks #1117 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #35063 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend St. Helena Elementary?
St. Helena Elementary had 229 students in 2025.
Is St. Helena Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
St. Helena Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near St. Helena Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St. Helena Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.