Lela Howland Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Lela Howland Elementary School serves 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lela Howland Elementary School?
120 students attend Lela Howland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lela Howland Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lela Howland Elementary School?
Lela Howland Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lela Howland Elementary School offer ?
Lela Howland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Lela Howland Elementary School part of?
Lela Howland Elementary School is part of Eagle Grove Community School District.

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