Serving 529 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Howardellis Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Howard Community School serves the east part of Niles, MI, covering an area of approximately 38.1 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Howardellis Elementary School's student population of 529 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
529 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Howardellis Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howardellis Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1338 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
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)22.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howardellis Elementary School's ranking?
Howardellis Elementary School is ranked #1338 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Howardellis Elementary School?
529 students attend Howardellis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Howardellis Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howardellis Elementary School?
Howardellis Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Howardellis Elementary School offer ?
Howardellis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Howardellis Elementary School part of?
Howardellis Elementary School is part of Niles Community Schools.
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