Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School serves 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School's student population of 605 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1723 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
81%
34%
Black
16%
5%
White
1%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School's ranking?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is ranked #1723 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School often compared to?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Challenge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School?
605 students attend Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School offer ?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School part of?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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