Helena Elementary
Timberlake, NC · Elementary School
Performance Overview
About This School
Helena Elementary is a elementary school located in Timberlake, North Carolina. The school serves 523 students.
With a DataScore of 41/100 (D), Helena Elementary performs below the state average for North Carolina. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helena Elementary has a DataScore of 41/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Helena Elementary has 523 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
Yes, Helena Elementary is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +6, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Helena Elementary is part of the Person County Schools in Timberlake, North Carolina. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.