- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dearborn, MI
Howard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Howard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261160004594
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 23
- schools in Dearborn · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Elementary School ranks #1 of 23 schools in Dearborn, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261160004594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Howard Elementary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 261160004594 · Dearborn, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 16.1:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Fordson High School (1,966 students)
Howard Elementary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Howard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fordson High S
Fordson High School
1,966 students
- Dearborn High
Dearborn High School
1,775 students
- Edsel Ford Hig
Edsel Ford High School
1,502 students
- Bryant Middle 781
Bryant Middle School
781 students
- Woodworth Midd 699
Woodworth Middle School
699 students
- This school 436
Howard Elementary School
436 students
What this shows Howard Elementary School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard Elementary School compares
Howard Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,204
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.0%
Asian 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Howard Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Dearborn City School District reports $18,204 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dearborn High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edsel Ford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard Elementary School
How many students attend Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has 436 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dearborn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 School?
48.0% of students at Howard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Howard Elementary School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Dearborn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Howard Elementary School rank among schools in Dearborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Elementary School ranks #1 of 23 schools in Dearborn, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dearborn on the city page.
What other schools are in Dearborn City School District?
Besides Howard Elementary School, Dearborn City School District also operates Fordson High School (1,966 students), Dearborn High School (1,775 students), and Edsel Ford High School (1,502 students). See the Dearborn City School District district page for the complete list.