3512 Little Lost River Highway
Howe, ID 83244
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Howe Elementary School serves 3 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 3 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Howe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

School Overview

Howe Elementary School's student population of 3 students has declined by 91% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
3 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
This chart display the total teachers of Howe Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Howe Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ID)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
<50%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Howe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≥50%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Howe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Howe Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
33%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Howe Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Howe Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
White
67%
74%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Howe Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Howe Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in ID.
Diversity Score
0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Howe Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
25%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Howe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Howe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howe Elementary School's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% ID state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).

How many students attend Howe Elementary School?

3 students attend Howe Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Howe Elementary School students are White, and 33% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Howe Elementary School?

Howe Elementary School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.

What grades does Howe Elementary School offer ?

Howe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3

What school district is Howe Elementary School part of?

Howe Elementary School is part of Butte County Joint School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 3 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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