Helotes Elementary School

13878 Riggs Rd
Helotes, TX 78023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Helotes Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 10% in TX
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Helotes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Helotes Elementary School's student population of 316 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

Helotes Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helotes Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#586 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
70-74%
44%
70-74%
51%
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
53%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
39%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Northside Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Helotes Elementary School's ranking?
Helotes Elementary School is ranked #586 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Helotes Elementary School often compared to?
Helotes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Helotes Elementary School?
316 students attend Helotes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Helotes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helotes Elementary School?
Helotes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Helotes Elementary School offer ?
Helotes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Helotes Elementary School part of?
Helotes Elementary School is part of Northside Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Helotes Elementary School located?
Helotes Elementary School is located in the Far West Side neighborhood of Helotes, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Far West Side.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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