Howbert Elementary School
Tel:
(719)328-4200
- Howbert Elementary School serves 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Howbert Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 293 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Howbert Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Howbert Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #271 out of 1,704 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 34% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 71% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs No. 11 in the county of E School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Howbert Elementary School is Coronado High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Holmes Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Holmes Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Holmes Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 680 students
0.6 miles
2455 Mesa Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719)328-3800 0.6 6-8 680 - Colorado Springs Coronado High School Grades: 9-12 | 1512 students
0.8 miles
1590 West Fillmore Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719)328-3600 0.8 9-12 1512 - Colorado Springs Mountain Song Community School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 342 students
0.9 miles
2904 West Kiowa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719)645-8678 0.9 K-8 342 - Colorado Springs West Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 291 students
1.6 miles
25 North 20th Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719)328-4900 1.6 PK-5 291 - Colorado Springs Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 296 students
1.7 miles
2510 North Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719)434-6566 1.7 K-8 296
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