Enrollment
484
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 310001601018
Howard Elementary School — Grand Island, NE
Federal NCES profile for Howard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Grand Island Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howard Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Howard Elementary School reports 484 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 590 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Grand Island Public Schools spends $13,910 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.1% from local sources (property taxes), 48.4% from the state, and 16.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Howard Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 83% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
— 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$13,910
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Per 590 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 484 Top 83% in Nebraska — larger than 17% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 +19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 310001601018
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.3%
White 6.6%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.8
Students per counselor 590:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.8%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Island Public Schools, which includes Howard Elementary School.
$13,910
Per student
-32%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 48.4%
Federal 16.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
Similar other schools in Grand Island
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Starr Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Engleman Elementary School
Standard public school
448 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Shoemaker Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Dodge Elementary School
Standard public school
436 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Cedar Hollow School
Standard public school
378 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Wasmer Elementary School
Standard public school
373 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Howard Elementary School
How many students attend Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has 484 students enrolled. It is a other school in GRAND ISLAND, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Howard Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in GRAND ISLAND, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.