Enrollment
317
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howard Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howard Elementary School
Howard Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Kokomo, Indiana, enrolling 317 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.2% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 317 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 419 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #350, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 634 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Kokomo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Northwestern Elementary School (665 students): Howard Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 18:1).
Northwestern School Corp also operates Northwestern Elementary School (665 students) and Northwestern Senior High School (541 students) alongside Howard Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Howard Elementary School compares
Howard Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,394
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwestern School Corp, which includes Howard Elementary School.
$10,394
Per student
-14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.9%
State 61.5%
Federal 6.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~317 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Howard Elementary School a good school?
Howard Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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