Howard Elementary School

700 Howard Ave
Eugene, OR 97404
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 494 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Howard Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50% in OR
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Howard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Howard Elementary School's student population of 494 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
494 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Howard Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
#352 out of 740 schools
(Top 50%)
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21-39%
32%
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40-59%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
18%
25%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
69%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
11%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howard Elementary School's ranking?
Howard Elementary School is ranked #352 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Howard Elementary School?
494 students attend Howard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Howard Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Howard Elementary School offer ?
Howard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Howard Elementary School part of?
Howard Elementary School is part of Eugene SD 4j School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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