Cora Howe Elementary School serves 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
238 students
Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 1993–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Showing 1993–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
23%
16%
Black
64%
20%
Showing 1995–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
13%
57%
Showing 1995–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1995–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cora Howe Elementary School?
238 students attend Cora Howe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Cora Howe Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cora Howe Elementary School?
Cora Howe Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cora Howe Elementary School offer ?
Cora Howe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Cora Howe Elementary School part of?
Cora Howe Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
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