John Eager Howard Elementary School (Closed 2010)

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 68% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
275 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Black
96%
33%
White
1%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
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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