Serving 4 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Howe Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Attendance Zone: Howe Elementary School serves the northern part of its district in Howe, ID, covering an area of approximately 784.6 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 25.8 miles and the furthest edge located 36.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Howe Elementary School's student population of 4 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
4 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Howe Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
25%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
32%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
4 students attend Howe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Howe Elementary School students are White, and 25% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howe Elementary School?
Howe Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, 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-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Howe Elementary School part of?
Howe Elementary School is part of Butte County Joint School District.
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