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Creek View Elementary School vs. Helena Elementary School

Should you attend Creek View Elementary School or Helena 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.

School Overview

School
Creek View Elementary School
8568 Highway 17
Alabaster, AL 35114
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10/
10
Top 10%
Helena Elementary School
187 Third St
Helena, AL 35080
Top Rankings

Creek View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Creek View Elementary School in Alabaster, Alabama serves 956 students from pre–kindergarten to grade 3 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is approximately equal to the district average and slightly higher than some neighboring schools.
The school's math proficiency is 65–69%, ranking in the top 5% statewide and significantly higher than the Alabama state average of 30% and district average of 41%.
Reading proficiency at Creek View Elementary is 70%, placing it in the top 10% in Alabama and higher than both the state average of 47% and district average of 57%.
Science proficiency is 35%, which is lower than the state average of 38% and district average of 41%, showing consistent stability over recent years.
Enrollment increased from 874 students in 2021 to 946 students in 2023, while free lunch eligibility rose sharply from 21% in 2022 to 41% in 2023, indicating notable changes in the socioeconomic composition of the student body.
Helena Elementary School serves 855 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
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Grades Offered
PK-3
K-2
Total Students
956 students
855 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Creek View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Helena Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Creek View Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Helena Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Creek View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Helena Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Creek View Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alabaster City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Helena Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shelby County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#76 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Creek View Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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65-69%
(Top 5% in AL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Creek View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alabaster City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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70%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Creek View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alabaster City School District and Alabama 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
This chart displays the students of Creek View Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Helena Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
56
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Kindergarten Students
224
250
Grade 1 Students
224
267
Grade 2 Students
235
338
Grade 3 Students
217
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Creek View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alabaster City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Helena Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Creek View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alabaster City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Helena Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
19%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Creek View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alabaster City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Helena Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Creek View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alabaster City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Helena Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Creek View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alabaster City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Helena Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Creek View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alabaster City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Helena Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shelby County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Creek View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alabaster City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Helena Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shelby County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Creek View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alabaster City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Helena Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shelby County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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