Enrollment
421
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317071000977
Howard Elementary School — Fremont, NE
Federal NCES profile for Howard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 70
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: Fremont 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)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+11% 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 421 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% 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 5% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 421 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fremont Public Schools spends $13,169 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 53.3% from local sources (property taxes), 35.4% from the state, and 11.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 77% | — | — |
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
15.1:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$13,169
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 421 Top 77% in Nebraska — larger than 23% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 15.1:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 317071000977
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 421:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Public Schools, which includes Howard Elementary School.
$13,169
Per student
-35%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.2%
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
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
Similar other schools in Fremont
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Linden Elementary School
Standard public school
339 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Clarmar Elementary School
Standard public school
290 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Bell Field Elementary School
Standard public school
282 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Milliken Park Elementary Sch
Standard public school
236 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary School
Standard public school
144 students 14.2:1 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 421 students enrolled. It is a other school in FREMONT, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower 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 53.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in FREMONT, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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.