- Helena Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than South Elementary (499:1 vs. 334:1).
- South Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Helena Elementary (107 vs. 88).
- Helena Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than South Elementary (22 vs. 12).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
South Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Helena Elementary (107 vs. 88).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Helena Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than South Elementary (22 vs. 12).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
South Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Helena Elementary (14 vs. 5).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Helena Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than South Elementary (499:1 vs. 334:1).
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
Helena Elementary
$13,681.76
South Elementary
$13,681.76
Local revenue share
Helena Elementary
24.5%
South Elementary
24.5%
State revenue share
Helena Elementary
57.1%
South Elementary
57.1%
Federal revenue share
Helena Elementary
18.4%
South Elementary
18.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Helena Elementary
28%
South Elementary
28%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Person County
$64,927
Person County
$64,927
Poverty rate
Person County
18.5%
Person County
18.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Person County
19.8%
Person County
19.8%
Unemployment rate
Person County
3.4%
Person County
3.4%
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.