Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Howe Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Howe Elementary School encompasses the entire Howe school district, covering approximately 31.3 square miles in Howe, OK. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Howe Elementary School's student population of 447 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Lions
School Rankings
Howe Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howe Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#708 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
22%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
14%
8%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Lions Colors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howe Elementary School's ranking?
Howe Elementary School is ranked #708 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Howe Elementary School often compared to?
Howe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heavener Elementary School, Monroe Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Howe Elementary School?
447 students attend Howe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Howe Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howe Elementary School?
Howe Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Howe Elementary School offer ?
Howe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Howe Elementary School part of?
Howe Elementary School is part of Howe School District.
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