St. Helena Early Learning Center in Greensburg, LA

At a glance

Reported students

271

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–02

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Louisiana elementary enrollment

17th percentile

Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

291

St. Helena Early Learning Center: 271 reported students.

State peer staffing position

67th percentile

14.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. 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: 242
Teachers (FTE): 18
Student–teacher ratio: 13.4:1

What the reported data says about St. Helena Early Learning Center

St. Helena Early Learning Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Greensburg. It is one of 3 current school records connected to St. Helena Parish. NCES reports 271 students for 2024–25.

Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 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 (84.5%) and White (6.6%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking St. Helena Early Learning Center

1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.7%
Students with disabilities: 13.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 100%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
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

White6.6%
Hispanic3%
Black84.5%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.9%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy

Elementary · Grades 03–06

291 reported students

St. Helena College and Career Academy

High · Grades 07–12

435 reported students

View all 3 district schools →

Public schools near St. Helena Early Learning Center

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
St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy Elementary · St. Helena Parish	03–06	291	0.2 mi
St. Helena College and Career Academy High · St. Helena Parish	07–12	435	1.6 mi

Frequently asked questions about St. Helena Early Learning Center

What grades does St. Helena Early Learning Center serve?

St. Helena Early Learning Center reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in St. Helena Parish.

How many students attend St. Helena Early Learning Center?

St. Helena Early Learning Center reported 271 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 242 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at St. Helena Early Learning Center?

The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 271 students and 19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is St. Helena Early Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?

St. Helena Early Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Helena Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of St. Helena Early Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

100% 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 St. Helena Early Learning Center in?

St. Helena Early Learning Center is part of St. Helena Parish, based in Greensburg, LA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near St. Helena Early Learning Center?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy (0.2 mi), St. Helena College and Career Academy (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.