Howe School District

21444 E N Railroad Street
Howe, OK 74940-0259
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Howe School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 683 students in Howe School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Howe School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,793 Schools
# Students
683 Students
720,846 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
43,551 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Howe School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#150 out of 537 school districts
(Top 30%)
35%
25%
27%
27%
25-29%
31%
(20-21)
90-94%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.73
% American Indian
24%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
11%
20%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
58%
44%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,097 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,986. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,303 is less than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,097
$10,986
Spending / Student
$10,303
$10,960

Best Howe School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21444 E N Railroad Street
Howe, OK 74940
(918) 658-3508
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Howe High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21444 E N Railroad Street
Howe, OK 74940
(918) 658-3368
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Howe School District?
Howe School District manages 2 public schools serving 683 students.
What is the rank of Howe School District?
Howe School District is ranked #179 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Howe School District?
58% of Howe School District students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Howe School District?
Howe School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Howe School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,303 is less than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35% (Top 20%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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