At a glance
Reported students
509
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
475.5
Helfrich Park STEM Academy: 509 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 549
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
What the reported data says about Helfrich Park STEM Academy
Helfrich Park STEM Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Evansville. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. NCES reports 509 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.8%) and multiracial (8.6%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Helfrich Park STEM Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.8%
- Hispanic5.3%
- Black6.5%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial8.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Perry Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
471 reported students
Plaza Park International Prep Acad
Middle · Grades 06–08
610 reported students
Thompkins Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
622 reported students
Washington Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
331 reported students
McGary Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
295 reported students
North Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
925 reported students
Public schools near Helfrich Park STEM Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Heights Middle School Middle · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | 06–08 | 471 | 2.3 mi |
| Thompkins Middle School Middle · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | 06–08 | 622 | 2.7 mi |
| Washington Middle School Middle · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | 06–08 | 331 | 4.3 mi |
| McGary Middle School Middle · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | 06–08 | 295 | 5.7 mi |
| Plaza Park International Prep Acad Middle · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | 06–08 | 610 | 7.7 mi |
| North Junior High School Middle · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | 07–08 | 925 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Helfrich Park STEM Academy
What grades does Helfrich Park STEM Academy serve?
Helfrich Park STEM Academy reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp.
How many students attend Helfrich Park STEM Academy?
Helfrich Park STEM Academy reported 509 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 549 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Helfrich Park STEM Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 509 students and 32.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Helfrich Park STEM Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Helfrich Park STEM Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Helfrich Park STEM Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Helfrich Park STEM Academy in?
Helfrich Park STEM Academy is part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, based in Evansville, IN, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Helfrich Park STEM Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Perry Heights Middle School (2.3 mi), Thompkins Middle School (2.7 mi), Washington Middle School (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.