- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eugene, OR
Howard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Howard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410474000544
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #29 of 30
- elementary schools in Eugene · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 474
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Elementary School ranks #29 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Howard Elementary School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 410474000544 · Eugene, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 65.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: South Eugene High School (1,499 students)
Howard Elementary School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Howard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Eugene H
South Eugene High School
1,499 students
- Sheldon High S
Sheldon High School
1,462 students
- North Eugene H
North Eugene High School
1,079 students
- Churchill High
Churchill High School
1,031 students
- Gilham Element 572
Gilham Elementary School
572 students
- This school 474
Howard Elementary School
474 students
What this shows Howard Elementary School reports 474 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 23% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
47.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 16.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Howard Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eugene Sd 4j reports $16,415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Eugene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Sheldon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| North Eugene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Churchill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Gilham Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Eugene
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadow View School
Standard public school
672 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Prairie Mountain School
Standard public school
590 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Gilham Elementary School
Standard public school
572 students
Holt Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students
Willagillespie Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students
Buena Vista Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students
Nationwide elementary 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.
Frequently asked questions about Howard Elementary School
How many students attend Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has 474 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eugene, OR. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howard Elementary School?
65.0% of students at Howard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Howard Elementary School is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Eugene, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: 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 elementary schools in Eugene?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Elementary School ranks #29 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Eugene on the city page.
What other schools are in Eugene Sd 4j?
Besides Howard Elementary School, Eugene Sd 4j also operates South Eugene High School (1,499 students), Sheldon High School (1,462 students), and North Eugene High School (1,079 students). See the Eugene Sd 4j district page for the complete list.