Howard Elementary School
Tel:
(615)452-3025
- Howard Elementary School serves 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 36%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
Top Placements
Howard Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Howard Elementary School's student population of 544 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 544 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Howard Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Howard Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 36% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 10% |
| Black | 20% | 22% |
| White | 62% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sumner County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Howard Elementary School is Gallatin Senior High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rucker Stewart Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Union Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gallatin Gallatin Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1540 students
0.6 miles
700 Dan P. Herron Dr
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615)452-2621 0.6 9-12 1540 - Gallatin Union Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 533 students
1.0 miles
516 Carson St
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615)452-0737 1.0 PK-5 533 - Gallatin Rucker Stewart Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 713 students
1.1 miles
350 Hancock St
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615)452-1734 1.1 6-8 713 - Gallatin R T Fisher Alternative Alternative School
Grades: 1-12 | 105 students
1.3 miles
455 North Boyers
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615)451-6558 1.3 1-12 105 - Gallatin Guild Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 715 students
1.8 miles
1018 South Water St
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615)452-5583 1.8 PK-5 715
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