Enrollment
275
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Medford, OR
Howard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Howard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410804000430
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Oregon schools.
- #6 of 14
- elementary schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 90.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Elementary School ranks #6 of 14 elementary schools in Medford, OR.
School address
District: Medford Sd 549c · Oregon
NCES ID 410804000430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howard Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howard Elementary School
Howard Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Medford, Oregon, enrolling 275 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.1:1, Howard Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Oregon schools and 26% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 90.7% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 275 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 71 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Medford Sd 549c spends $12,367 per pupil, 32% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Medford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hoover Elementary School (591 students): Howard Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 18.5:1).
Medford Sd 549c also operates South Medford High School (1,856 students) and North Medford High School (1,721 students) alongside Howard Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Howard Elementary School compares
Howard Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.7% | ▲ 72% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Oregon - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.5%
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
$12,367
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Howard Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medford Sd 549c, which includes Howard Elementary School.
$12,367
Per student
-32%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 58.6%
Federal 13.7%
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.
How Howard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Medford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Medford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logos Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hedrick Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,721
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Medford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
591 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Griffin Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Lone Pine Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 16:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
398 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Howard Elementary School
How many students attend Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Medford, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 17% lower 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?
90.7% 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 47.6% of enrollment, in Medford, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Howard Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Elementary School ranks #6 of 14 elementary schools in Medford, 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 Medford on the city page.
Is Howard Elementary School a good school?
Howard Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Medford Sd 549c?
Besides Howard Elementary School, Medford Sd 549c also operates South Medford High School (1,856 students), North Medford High School (1,721 students), and Logos Charter School (1,285 students). See the Medford Sd 549c district page for the complete list.
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