- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fremont, NE
Howard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Howard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317071000977
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Nebraska schools.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 421
- students enrolled
Howard Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Fremont, NE.
School address
District: Fremont Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317071000977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Howard Elementary School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 317071000977 · Fremont, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 18.3:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Fremont Senior High School (1,677 students)
Howard Elementary School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Howard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fremont Senior
Fremont Senior High School
1,677 students
- Johnson Crossi
Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)
759 students
- Fremont Middle
Fremont Middle School
689 students
- This school 421
Howard Elementary School
421 students
- Washington Ele 417
Washington Elementary School
417 students
- Linden Element 339
Linden Elementary School
339 students
What this shows Howard Elementary School reports 421 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 36% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$12,811
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.4%
White 42.0%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Howard Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fremont Public Schools reports $12,811 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard Elementary School
How many students attend Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fremont, NE. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 36% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Howard Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment, in Fremont, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Fremont, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fremont on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont Public Schools?
Besides Howard Elementary School, Fremont Public Schools also operates Fremont Senior High School (1,677 students), Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) (759 students), and Fremont Middle School (689 students). See the Fremont Public Schools district page for the complete list.