- Enrollment
- 2,017
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madera, CA
Howard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Howard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062334003546
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #6 of 24
- elementary schools in Madera · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- small classes for California
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Elementary ranks #6 of 24 elementary schools in Madera, CA.
School address
District: Madera Unified · California
NCES ID 062334003546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Howard Elementary held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 062334003546 · Madera, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 18.7:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Matilda Torres High (2,017 students)
Howard Elementary held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Howard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Matilda Torres
Matilda Torres High
2,017 students
- Madera High
Madera High
1,869 students
- Madera South H
Madera South High
1,859 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle
948 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
865 students
- This school 487
Howard Elementary
487 students
What this shows Howard Elementary reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard Elementary compares
Howard Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$18,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.8%
White 8.6%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Howard Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Madera Unified reports $18,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Torres High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madera High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madera South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,859
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Madera
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
816 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
John J. Pershing Elementary
Standard public school
788 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
James Madison Elementary
Standard public school
739 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
John Adams Elementary
Standard public school
736 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Alpha Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 25.3:1 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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard Elementary
How many students attend Howard Elementary?
Howard Elementary has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 19% higher 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 Howard Elementary?
58.5% of students at Howard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Howard Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment, in Madera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard Elementary?
Howard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Howard Elementary rank among elementary schools in Madera?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Elementary ranks #6 of 24 elementary schools in Madera, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Madera on the city page.
What other schools are in Madera Unified?
Besides Howard Elementary, Madera Unified also operates Matilda Torres High (2,017 students), Madera High (1,869 students), and Madera South High (1,859 students). See the Madera Unified district page for the complete list.