Serving 92 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Howard Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Howard Elementary School's student population of 92 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Howard Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#74 out of 2549 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
98%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Elementary School's ranking?
Howard Elementary School is ranked #74 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Howard Elementary School often compared to?
Howard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wingate Elementary School, Mountaintop Area Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Howard Elementary School?
92 students attend Howard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Howard Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Howard Elementary School offer ?
Howard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Howard Elementary School part of?
Howard Elementary School is part of Bald Eagle Area SD School District.
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