St. Helen Elementary School in Louisville, KY offers co–ed education for grades PK through 8 in an urban/large town community.
The school enrolls 141 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 16:9 teachers.
Helen operates with a Catholic religious affiliation and provides a regular elementary and secondary program.
udent diversity is represented by 2.48% students of color within the school population.
Nearby Louisville private schools with similar grade spans include Mo Blessed Sacrament School and Notre Dame Academy.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
141 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Helen Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Helen Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Helen Elementary School is Holy Cross High School/diocese (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Most Blessed Sacrament School (1.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Most Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
1128 Berry Blvd
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 361-0149
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 361-0149
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Notre Dame Academy![Notre Dame Academy Photo]( "Notre Dame Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
1927 Lewiston Dr
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 447-3155
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 447-3155
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Holy Cross High School/diocese
(Catholic)
5144 Dixie Hwy
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 447-4363
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 447-4363
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. James Academy
(Catholic)
4049 S 5th St
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 363-3157
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 363-3157
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 62 students
425 Kenwood Dr
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-6519
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-6519
3.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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