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Helms Elementary
Houston, Texas · Grades PreK to 5 · Houston ISD
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About Helms Elementary
Helms Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Houston, Texas. It reported 501 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Houston. With about 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.3 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 118 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Houston ISD runs 271 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Harris County. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school.
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School facts
| Address | 503 W 21st St, Houston, TX 77008 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (713) 867-5130 |
| School district | Houston ISD |
| Grades | PreK to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 501 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 29 |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 |
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22) |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | City, large, Harris County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 482364002484). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Helms Elementary serve?
Helms Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.
How many students attend Helms Elementary?
Helms Elementary reported 501 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helms Elementary?
About 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 501 students and 29 teachers in federal data.
Is Helms Elementary a public or charter school?
Helms Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Helms Elementary in?
Helms Elementary is part of Houston ISD. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/tx/houston-isd/
Where is Helms Elementary located?
Helms Elementary is at 503 W 21st St, Houston, TX 77008. The phone number is (713) 867-5130.
How many other schools are near Helms Elementary?
There are 118 other schools within 5 miles of Helms Elementary in our directory.
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