Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy vs Port Allen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy
Baton Rouge · Charter high · Grades 9–12
504 students
Port Allen Elementary School
Port Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
345 students
| Measure | Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Port Allen Elementary School Port Allen, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 246 | #593 of 697 |
| National rank | #7952 of 16,910 | #29908 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 504 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Baton Rouge | Port Allen |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 43.1).
- •Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 96.5%).
- •Port Allen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.2).
- •Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy is the larger school with 504 students compared with 345.
- •Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy is a charter school while Port Allen Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy better than Port Allen Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy ranks higher (51.6 vs 43.1 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 Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy and Port Allen Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Port Allen in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy: 504. Port Allen Elementary School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy and Port Allen Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy is 176th of 246 and Port Allen Elementary School is 593rd of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).