- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Green Bay, WI
Fort Howard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fort Howard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550582000622
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Howard Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #18 of 40
- schools in Green Bay · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Howard Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Howard Elementary ranks #18 of 40 schools in Green Bay, WI.
School address
District: Green Bay Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550582000622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Fort Howard Elementary held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 550582000622 · Green Bay, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 10.5:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Preble High (2,149 students)
Fort Howard Elementary held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Fort Howard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Preble High
Preble High
2,149 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle
1,121 students
- East High
East High
1,119 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,025 students
- Red Smith K-8
Red Smith K-8
924 students
- This school 241
Fort Howard Elementary
241 students
What this shows Fort Howard Elementary reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Howard Elementary compares
Fort Howard Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 125% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 125% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.8%
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
$15,394
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
African American 24.1%
Two or More 19.5%
White 17.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
Asian 4.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 29.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.1, Fort Howard Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Green Bay Area Public School District reports $15,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Howard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preble High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Smith K-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Howard Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Green Bay
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Red Smith K-8
Standard public school
924 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Sullivan Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Danz Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Baird Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Aldo Leopold Community School K-8
Standard public school
500 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Meadowbrook Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Howard Elementary
How many students attend Fort Howard Elementary?
Fort Howard Elementary has 241 students enrolled. It is a public school in Green Bay, WI. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Howard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Howard Elementary is 10.5:1, which is 27% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Howard Elementary?
86.6% of students at Fort Howard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Howard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fort Howard Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 29.5% of enrollment, in Green Bay, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Howard Elementary?
Fort Howard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fort Howard Elementary rank among schools in Green Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Howard Elementary ranks #18 of 40 schools in Green Bay, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Green Bay on the city page.
What other schools are in Green Bay Area Public School District?
Besides Fort Howard Elementary, Green Bay Area Public School District also operates Preble High (2,149 students), Edison Middle (1,121 students), and East High (1,119 students). See the Green Bay Area Public School District district page for the complete list.