- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Howe El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Howe El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421611000248
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howe El Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #16 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Howe El Sch has class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howe El Sch ranks #16 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Mt Lebanon Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421611000248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Howe El Sch held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.7 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 421611000248 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 16.6:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Lebanon Shs (1,772 students)
Howe El Sch held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.7 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Howe El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Lebanon Shs
Mt Lebanon Shs
1,772 students
- Mellon Ms 661
Mellon Ms
661 students
- Jefferson Ms 621
Jefferson Ms
621 students
- Washington El 416
Washington El Sch
416 students
- Lincoln El Sch 414
Lincoln El Sch
414 students
- This school 398
Howe El Sch
398 students
What this shows Howe El Sch reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howe El Sch compares
Howe El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 74% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 6.0%
African American 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Howe El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mt Lebanon Sd reports $18,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howe El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Lebanon Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mellon Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howe El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howe El Sch
How many students attend Howe El Sch?
Howe El Sch has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howe El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Howe El Sch is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howe El Sch?
14.9% of students at Howe El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howe El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Howe El Sch is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howe El Sch?
Howe El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Howe El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Howe El Sch ranks #16 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt Lebanon Sd?
Besides Howe El Sch, Mt Lebanon Sd also operates Mt Lebanon Shs (1,772 students), Mellon Ms (661 students), and Jefferson Ms (621 students). See the Mt Lebanon Sd district page for the complete list.