Howe Elementary School vs. Downtown School
Should I attend Howe Elementary School or Downtown 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
Howe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Downtown School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Howe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Downtown School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
306 students
240 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1126 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#291 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
65
42
Grade 1 Students
49
44
Grade 2 Students
41
46
Grade 3 Students
47
38
Grade 4 Students
48
37
Grade 5 Students
56
33
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
2%
% Hispanic
39%
10%
% Black
20%
8%
% White
26%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
