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Harry Russell Elementary School vs. Helke Elementary School

Should you attend Harry Russell Elementary School or Helke Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Harry Russell Elementary School
123 Elementary Dr
Dayton, OH 45449
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Helke Elementary School
611 Randler Ave
Vandalia, OH 45377
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Harry Russell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)

Helke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 237 students in grades 4, Harry Russell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Helke Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
4
K-3
Total Students
237 students
431 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harry Russell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Helke Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harry Russell Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Helke Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harry Russell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Helke Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harry Russell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Carrollton City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Helke Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vandalia-Butler City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1503 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 50%)
#837 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harry Russell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Helke Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 30% in OH)
60-64%
(Top 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harry Russell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Carrollton City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Helke Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vandalia-Butler City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 20% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harry Russell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Carrollton City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Helke Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vandalia-Butler City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harry Russell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Carrollton City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
n/a
This chart displays the students of Helke Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
97
Grade 1 Students
-
104
Grade 2 Students
-
114
Grade 3 Students
-
116
Grade 4 Students
237
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harry Russell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Carrollton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Helke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vandalia-Butler City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harry Russell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Carrollton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Helke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vandalia-Butler City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
21%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harry Russell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Carrollton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Helke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vandalia-Butler City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
56%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harry Russell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Carrollton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Helke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vandalia-Butler City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harry Russell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Carrollton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Helke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vandalia-Butler City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harry Russell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Carrollton City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Helke Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vandalia-Butler City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harry Russell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Carrollton City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Helke Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vandalia-Butler City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harry Russell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Carrollton City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Helke Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vandalia-Butler City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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