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Helendale Elementary School District

15350 Riverview Rd.
Helendale, CA 92342-0249
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,134 students in Helendale Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Helendale Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,134 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Helendale Elementary School District, which is ranked #1167 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1133 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
34%
35%
47%
18%
29%
(21-22)
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
50%
56%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
37%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,365 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,235 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,365
$19,974
Spending / Student
$12,235
$18,396

Best Helendale Elementary School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helendale Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27274 Peach Tree Ln.
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1204
Grades: K-6
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Careers And Exploration
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13943 Rivers Edge Rd.
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266
Grades: 7-12
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Riverview Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13943 Rivers Edge Rd.
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266
Grades: 7-8
| 147 students
Rank: #44.
Independence Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15350 Riverview Rd., Po Box 24
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1760
Grades: K-12
| 150 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Helendale Elementary School District?
Helendale Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,134 students.
What is the rank of Helendale Elementary School District?
Helendale Elementary School District is ranked #1167 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Helendale Elementary School District?
50% of Helendale Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Helendale Elementary School District?
Helendale Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Helendale Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,235 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,134 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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