- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gallatin, TN
Howard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Howard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470402001663
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Gallatin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 591
- students enrolled
Howard Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Gallatin, TN.
School address
District: Sumner County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470402001663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Howard Elementary held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 470402001663 · Gallatin, TN Other · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students)
Howard Elementary held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Howard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gallatin Senio
Gallatin Senior High School
1,644 students
- Beech Sr High
Beech Sr High School
1,477 students
- Hendersonville
Hendersonville High School
1,410 students
- Portland High
Portland High School
1,151 students
- Station Camp H
Station Camp High School
1,137 students
- This school 591
Howard Elementary
591 students
What this shows Howard Elementary reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard Elementary compares
Howard Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$11,191
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Howard Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Sumner County reports $11,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beech Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hendersonville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Station Camp High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Gallatin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Station Camp Elementary
Standard public school
974 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Vena Stuart Elementary
Standard public school
710 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Benny C. Bills Elementary School
Standard public school
659 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Union Elementary School
Standard public school
620 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Guild Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
R T Fisher Alternative
Alternative education program
127 students 7.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard Elementary
How many students attend Howard Elementary?
Howard Elementary has 591 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gallatin, TN. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Howard Elementary is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Gallatin, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard Elementary?
Howard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Howard Elementary rank among schools in Gallatin?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Gallatin, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gallatin on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumner County?
Besides Howard Elementary, Sumner County also operates Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students), Beech Sr High School (1,477 students), and Hendersonville High School (1,410 students). See the Sumner County district page for the complete list.