Enrollment
262
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howard Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howard Elementary
Howard Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Green Bay, Wisconsin, enrolling 262 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 262 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 324 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Green Bay's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lineville Intermediate (815 students): Howard Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 13.4:1).
Howard-Suamico School District also operates Bay Port High (1,966 students) and Bay View Middle (820 students) alongside Howard Elementary.
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 compares
Howard Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Howard-Suamico School District, which includes Howard Elementary.
$13,486
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.3%
State 43.5%
Federal 7.3%
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 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
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Howard Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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