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Helke Early Learning Center
PublicElementaryGrades PK–K
611 Randler Ave, Vandalia, OH 45377 · (937) 415-3000 · Part of Vandalia-Butler City School District
Students
310
Students per teacher
21:1
Free or reduced lunch
37%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–K
What stands out about Helke Early Learning Center
- School Grade A−: near the top of Indiana’s public schools
- Math proficiency 22 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 21:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 18.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency72%
State average 49.6%
Reading / language arts67%
State average 57.2%
Location
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611 Randler Ave, Vandalia
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K137
Kindergarten173
Enrollment over time
379’20
406’21
400’22
431’23
310’24
Down 18.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 71%Two or more races 12%Black 10%Hispanic 6%Asian 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.