B−
Helms El
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
503 W 21st St, Houston, TX 77008 · (713) 867-5130 · Part of Houston Independent School District
Students
501
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
49%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 41.8%
Location
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503 W 21st St, Houston
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K52
Kindergarten93
Grade 172
Grade 276
Grade 373
Grade 466
Grade 569
Enrollment over time
482’20
461’21
485’22
481’23
501’24
Up 3.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 76%White 14%Black 4%Two or more races 3%Asian 2%
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.