- Pelham Ridge Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Helena Intermediate School (810:1 vs. 623.3:1).
- Helena Intermediate School reported a higher gifted & talented than Pelham Ridge Elementary School (138 vs. 42).
- Pelham Ridge Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Helena Intermediate School (129 vs. 82).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Pelham Ridge Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Helena Intermediate School (129 vs. 82).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Helena Intermediate School reported a higher gifted & talented than Pelham Ridge Elementary School (138 vs. 42).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Pelham Ridge Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Helena Intermediate School (16 vs. 7).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Pelham Ridge Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Helena Intermediate School (810:1 vs. 623.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Pelham Ridge Elementary School
$12,834.45
Helena Intermediate School
$12,435.95
Local revenue share
Pelham Ridge Elementary School
49.9%
Helena Intermediate School
38.2%
State revenue share
Pelham Ridge Elementary School
43.2%
Helena Intermediate School
54.7%
Federal revenue share
Pelham Ridge Elementary School
7%
Helena Intermediate School
7.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Pelham Ridge Elementary School
15.7%
Helena Intermediate School
17.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Shelby County
$93,543
Shelby County
$93,543
Poverty rate
Shelby County
6.9%
Shelby County
6.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Shelby County
46.2%
Shelby County
46.2%
Unemployment rate
Shelby County
2.4%
Shelby County
2.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.