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Helms El

503 W 21St St, Houston, TX 77008, United States

+1 (713) 867-5130

http://www.houstonisd.org

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Helms El Overview

About This School

Helms El is a public elementary in Houston, Texas, serving 501 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 34% in English Language Arts, 28% in math, and 31% in science. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 with 29 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $60,072. The student body is composed of 50% male and 51% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 76% Hispanic, 14% White, 4% Black, 3% Two or More Races, and 2% Asian.

501

Total Students

PK-5

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

29 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Harris County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Helms El Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Science

Class Information

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 16.1:1

State Avg: 14.2:1

Students per Counselor

Helms El Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$60,072

City Avg: $53,216

State Avg: $53,444

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio17:1

Students per Counselor:1

Helms El Student Demographics

Student Body

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

Total Enrollment: 501 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White14.37%

Hispanic76.45%

Asian2.2%

Black4.39%

Two or More Races2.59%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Helms El

Q: What is Helms El?

A: Helms El is a elementary public located in Houston.

Q: How many students attend Helms El?

A: Helms El has approximately 501 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Helms El?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Helms El is 17:1.

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Detailed Information about Helms El

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Helms El - Houston, TX

Quick Facts about Helms El
School Name	Helms El
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	503 W 21St St, Houston, TX 77008, Houston, TX
County	Harris County
Phone	+1 (713) 867-5130
Total Students	501
Student-Teacher Ratio	17:1
Full-Time Teachers	29
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Helms El

What is Helms El?

Helms El is a elementary public located in Houston.

How many students attend Helms El?

Helms El has approximately 501 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Helms El?

The student-teacher ratio at Helms El is 17:1.

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