- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kokomo, IN
Howard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Howard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180204000253
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Kokomo · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Kokomo, IN.
School address
District: Northwestern School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180204000253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Howard Elementary School shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 180204000253 · Kokomo, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 13.2:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwestern Elementary School (665 students)
Howard Elementary School shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Howard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwestern E
Northwestern Elementary School
665 students
- Northwestern S
Northwestern Senior High School
541 students
- Northwestern M
Northwestern Middle School
324 students
- This school
Howard Elementary School
317 students
What this shows Howard Elementary School reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard Elementary School compares
Howard Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▲ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Indiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Howard Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Northwestern School Corp reports $11,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Kokomo
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard Elementary School
How many students attend Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kokomo, IN. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% 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 Howard Elementary School?
50.2% of students at Howard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Howard Elementary School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Kokomo, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Kokomo?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Kokomo, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kokomo on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwestern School Corp?
Besides Howard Elementary School, Northwestern School Corp also operates Northwestern Elementary School (665 students), Northwestern Senior High School (541 students), and Northwestern Middle School (324 students). See the Northwestern School Corp district page for the complete list.