- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Howbert Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Howbert Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080306000243
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howbert Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #28 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Howbert Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howbert Elementary School ranks #28 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306000243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Howbert Elementary School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.4 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 080306000243 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 15.9:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Doherty High School (1,715 students)
Howbert Elementary School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.4 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Howbert Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Doherty High S
Doherty High School
1,715 students
- Coronado High
Coronado High School
1,279 students
- Palmer High Sc
Palmer High School
1,265 students
- Jenkins Middle
Jenkins Middle School
791 students
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School
757 students
- This school 255
Howbert Elementary School
255 students
What this shows Howbert Elementary School reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howbert Elementary School compares
Howbert Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 18% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Colorado - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Howbert Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E reports $15,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howbert Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howbert Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howbert Elementary School
How many students attend Howbert Elementary School?
Howbert Elementary School has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howbert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howbert Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% 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 Howbert Elementary School?
31.6% of students at Howbert Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howbert Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Howbert Elementary School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howbert Elementary School?
Howbert Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Howbert Elementary School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Howbert Elementary School ranks #28 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Howbert Elementary School, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.