John Eager Howard Elementary School serves 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
275 students
Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
24%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
96%
32%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
31%
Showing 1994–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2001–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
46%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John Eager Howard Elementary School?
275 students attend John Eager Howard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of John Eager Howard Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Eager Howard Elementary School?
John Eager Howard Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Eager Howard Elementary School offer ?
John Eager Howard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is John Eager Howard Elementary School part of?
John Eager Howard Elementary School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools.
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