- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Niles, MI
Howardellis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Howardellis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262556006205
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howardellis Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Howardellis Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howardellis Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Niles, MI.
School address
District: Niles Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262556006205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Howardellis Elementary School held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 262556006205 · Niles, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 17.1:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Niles Senior High School (828 students)
Howardellis Elementary School held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Howardellis Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Niles Senior H
Niles Senior High School
828 students
- This school
Howardellis Elementary School
529 students
- Ballard Elemen
Ballard Elementary School
516 students
- Ring Lardner M
Ring Lardner Middle School
510 students
- Eastside Conne
Eastside Connections School
403 students
- Niles Cedar La 134
Niles Cedar Lane
134 students
What this shows Howardellis Elementary School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howardellis Elementary School compares
Howardellis Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$13,291
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
9
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Howardellis Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Niles Community Schools reports $13,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howardellis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niles Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ring Lardner Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Connections School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Niles Cedar Lane | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howardellis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howardellis Elementary School
How many students attend Howardellis Elementary School?
Howardellis Elementary School has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Niles, MI. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howardellis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howardellis Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% higher 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 Howardellis Elementary School?
62.4% of students at Howardellis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howardellis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Howardellis Elementary School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Niles, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howardellis Elementary School?
Howardellis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Howardellis Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Niles?
By Resource Investment Index, Howardellis Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Niles, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Niles on the city page.
What other schools are in Niles Community Schools?
Besides Howardellis Elementary School, Niles Community Schools also operates Niles Senior High School (828 students), Ballard Elementary School (516 students), and Ring Lardner Middle School (510 students). See the Niles Community Schools district page for the complete list.