Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Howe Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Howe Elementary School serves the eastern part of Pittsburgh, PA, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the nearest boundary and the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Howe Elementary School's student population of 398 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
398 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1928
School Calendar
School Rankings
Howe Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howe Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)5.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howe Elementary School's ranking?
Howe Elementary School is ranked #57 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Howe Elementary School often compared to?
Howe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Howe Elementary School?
398 students attend Howe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Howe Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howe Elementary School?
Howe Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Howe Elementary School offer ?
Howe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Howe Elementary School part of?
Howe Elementary School is part of MT Lebanon School District.
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