Howard Elementary School serves 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Attendance Zone: Howard EL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in San Antonio, TX, covering approximately 9.3 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 1.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 2.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Howard Elementary School's student population of 418 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
418 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Howard Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Howard Elementary School?
418 students attend Howard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Howard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Howard Elementary School offer ?
Howard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Howard Elementary School part of?
Howard Elementary School is part of Alamo Heights Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Howard Elementary School located?
Howard Elementary School is located in the Uptown neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in Uptown.
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