Helena Elementary School vs Pelham Oaks
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helena Elementary School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades K–2
778 students
Pelham Oaks
Pelham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students
| Measure | Helena Elementary School Helena, Alabama | Pelham Oaks Pelham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 699 | #214 of 699 |
| National rank | #17717 of 50,301 | #19949 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 778 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54% |
| city | Helena | Pelham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 57.5).
- •Helena Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 53.6%).
- •Pelham Oaks does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.3).
- •Helena Elementary School is the larger school with 778 students compared with 750.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Helena Elementary School better than Pelham Oaks?
On the Success Index (US), Helena Elementary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 57.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Helena Elementary School and Pelham Oaks?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Helena and Pelham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena Elementary School: 778. Pelham Oaks: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena Elementary School and Pelham Oaks rank in Alabama?
Helena Elementary School is 169th of 699 and Pelham Oaks is 214th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).