At a glance
Reported students
383
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana other enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 107 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
454.5
Helix Aviation Academy: 383 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.8:1. 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
- 55
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3.9:1
What the reported data says about Helix Aviation Academy
Helix Aviation Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–10 in Baton Rouge. It is one of 74 current school records connected to East Baton Rouge Parish. NCES reports 383 students for 2024–25.
Among 107 combined / other schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 364 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, above the Louisiana median of 11.8:1 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 Black (97.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 20%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Helix Aviation Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.33 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
- Students with disabilities
- 20%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White0.8%
- Hispanic1.8%
- Black97.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
Not reported as 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 East Baton Rouge Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
EBR Readiness Superintendent Academy
Other · Grades PK–12
193 reported students
Great Hearts Harveston
Other · Grades KG–09
579 reported students
EBR Virtual Academy
Other · Grades PK–12
169 reported students
Northdale Superintendent's Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
151 reported students
BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Campus
Other · Grades KG–11
888 reported students
Villa del Rey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
387 reported students
Public schools near Helix Aviation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern University Lab School Other · Southern University Lab School | PK–12 | 478 | 2.8 mi |
| Southern University Laboratory Virtual School Other · Southern University Lab School | KG–12 | 299 | 2.8 mi |
| EBR Readiness Superintendent Academy Other · East Baton Rouge Parish | PK–12 | 193 | 3.7 mi |
| Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy Other · Charter · Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy | KG–12 | 2,239 | 6.3 mi |
| Northdale Superintendent's Academy Other · East Baton Rouge Parish | KG–12 | 151 | 6.9 mi |
| EBR Virtual Academy Other · East Baton Rouge Parish | PK–12 | 169 | 7.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Helix Aviation Academy
What grades does Helix Aviation Academy serve?
Helix Aviation Academy reports grades KG–10 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in East Baton Rouge Parish.
How many students attend Helix Aviation Academy?
Helix Aviation Academy reported 383 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 107 Louisiana combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 55 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Helix Aviation Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 383 students and 24.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 11.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Helix Aviation Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Helix Aviation Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Helix Aviation Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.1% 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 Helix Aviation Academy in?
Helix Aviation Academy is part of East Baton Rouge Parish, based in Baton Rouge, LA, which operates 74 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Helix Aviation Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Southern University Lab School (2.8 mi), Southern University Laboratory Virtual School (2.8 mi), EBR Readiness Superintendent Academy (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.