- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Montclair, CA
Howard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Howard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062847007805
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Montclair · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Montclair, CA.
School address
District: Ontario-Montclair · California
NCES ID 062847007805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Howard Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 062847007805 · Montclair, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 21.6:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Elementary (736 students)
Howard Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.1 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
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary
736 students
- Central Langua
Central Language Academy
736 students
- Ray Wiltsey Mi
Ray Wiltsey Middle
727 students
- Oaks Middle
Oaks Middle
668 students
- Serrano Middle
Serrano Middle
657 students
- This school
Howard Elementary
433 students
What this shows Howard Elementary reports 433 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$21,832
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.8%
Asian 8.8%
White 2.1%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Howard Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ontario-Montclair reports $21,832 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Language Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Wiltsey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oaks Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Serrano Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Montclair
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Montera Elementary
Standard public school
564 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Ramona Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Monte Vista Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Kingsley Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Lehigh Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Moreno Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 17.8:1 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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard Elementary
How many students attend Howard Elementary?
Howard Elementary has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Montclair, CA. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howard Elementary?
77.8% 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 84.8% of enrollment, in Montclair, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard Elementary?
Howard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Howard Elementary rank among elementary schools in Montclair?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Montclair, 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 Montclair on the city page.
What other schools are in Ontario-Montclair?
Besides Howard Elementary, Ontario-Montclair also operates Edison Elementary (736 students), Central Language Academy (736 students), and Ray Wiltsey Middle (727 students). See the Ontario-Montclair district page for the complete list.