Fort Howard Elementary School

520 Dousman St
Green Bay, WI 54303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Howard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Fort Howard Elementary School's student population of 238 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Fort Howard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Howard Elementary School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1631 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
39%
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15-19%
38%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
5%
1%
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Asian
7%
4%
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Hispanic
18%
13%
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Black
26%
9%
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White
21%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.80
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fort Howard Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Howard Elementary School is ranked #1631 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Fort Howard Elementary School?
238 students attend Fort Howard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Fort Howard Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Two or more races, 21% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Howard Elementary School?
Fort Howard Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Howard Elementary School offer ?
Fort Howard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Howard Elementary School part of?
Fort Howard Elementary School is part of Green Bay Area Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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