Howard Elementary School vs. Northwestern Elementary School
Should I attend Howard Elementary School or Northwestern Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Howard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Northwestern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Howard Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 676 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Northwestern Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
301 students
676 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#872 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#437 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
10
Kindergarten Students
43
88
Grade 1 Students
42
79
Grade 2 Students
43
91
Grade 3 Students
37
87
Grade 4 Students
50
112
Grade 5 Students
43
115
Grade 6 Students
42
94
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
87%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
2%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%