- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Champaign, IL
Dr Howard Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Dr Howard Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170942000547
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Howard Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 11
- elementary schools in Champaign · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 426
- students enrolled
Dr Howard Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Howard Elem School ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Champaign, IL.
School address
District: Champaign Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 170942000547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Dr Howard Elem School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 170942000547 · Champaign, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,666 students)
Dr Howard Elem School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dr Howard Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,666 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
1,476 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
711 students
- International
International Prep Academy
681 students
- Franklin Middl 665
Franklin Middle School
665 students
- This school 426
Dr Howard Elem School
426 students
What this shows Dr Howard Elem School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Howard Elem School compares
Dr Howard Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,009
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.1%
White 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Dr Howard Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Champaign Cusd 4 reports $21,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Howard Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| International Prep Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Howard Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,476
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Champaign
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
International Prep Academy
Standard public school
681 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Bottenfield Elem School
Standard public school
456 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Stratton Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Robeson Elem School
Standard public school
439 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Westview Elem School
Standard public school
434 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch
Standard public school
426 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Howard Elem School
How many students attend Dr Howard Elem School?
Dr Howard Elem School has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Champaign, IL. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Howard Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Howard Elem School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Howard Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Dr Howard Elem School is African American at 48.1% of enrollment, in Champaign, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Howard Elem School?
Dr Howard Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr Howard Elem School rank among elementary schools in Champaign?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Howard Elem School ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Champaign, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Champaign on the city page.
What other schools are in Champaign Cusd 4?
Besides Dr Howard Elem School, Champaign Cusd 4 also operates Central High School (1,666 students), Centennial High School (1,476 students), and Jefferson Middle School (711 students). See the Champaign Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.