- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Green Bay, WI
Howard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Howard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550663000719
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Green Bay · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Green Bay, WI.
School address
District: Howard-Suamico School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550663000719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Howard Elementary shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 550663000719 · Green Bay, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 11.4:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Bay Port High (1,966 students)
Howard Elementary shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Howard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bay Port High
Bay Port High
1,966 students
- Bay View Middl
Bay View Middle
820 students
- Lineville Inte
Lineville Intermediate
815 students
- Meadowbrook El 478
Meadowbrook Elementary
478 students
- Forest Glen El 446
Forest Glen Elementary
446 students
- This school 262
Howard Elementary
262 students
What this shows Howard Elementary reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard Elementary compares
Howard Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▲ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$13,626
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 6.1%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Howard Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howard-Suamico School District reports $13,626 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Port High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bay View Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lineville Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowbrook Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Glen Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | 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
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Green Bay
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lineville Intermediate
Standard public school
815 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Valley View Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elementary
Standard public school
495 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Leonardo Da Vinci School for Gifted Learners
Standard public school
334 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Suamico Elementary
Standard public school
266 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
New Leaf Prep Academy
Standard public school
225 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
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.
Similar enrollment (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard Elementary
How many students attend Howard Elementary?
Howard Elementary has 262 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Green Bay, WI. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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?
47.3% of students at Howard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Howard Elementary is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Green Bay, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard Elementary?
Howard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 rank among elementary schools in Green Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Green Bay, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Green Bay on the city page.
What other schools are in Howard-Suamico School District?
Besides Howard Elementary, Howard-Suamico School District also operates Bay Port High (1,966 students), Bay View Middle (820 students), and Lineville Intermediate (815 students). See the Howard-Suamico School District district page for the complete list.