- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minneapolis, MN
Howe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Howe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272124004742
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howe Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools.
- #16 of 42
- elementary schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Howe Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howe Elementary ranks #16 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124004742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Howe Elementary grew from 233 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 272124004742 · Minneapolis, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 19.2:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn High (1,521 students)
Howe Elementary grew from 233 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Howe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn High
Washburn High
1,521 students
- South High
South High
1,257 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,195 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
1,148 students
- Andersen Middl
Andersen Middle
1,052 students
- This school 230
Howe Elementary
230 students
What this shows Howe Elementary reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howe Elementary compares
Howe Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 38% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 81% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$21,839
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Howe Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minneapolis Public School District reports $21,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andersen Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howe Elementary
How many students attend Howe Elementary?
Howe Elementary has 230 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Howe Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 22% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howe Elementary?
26.6% of students at Howe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Howe Elementary is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howe Elementary?
Howe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Howe Elementary rank among elementary schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Howe Elementary ranks #16 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Minneapolis Public School District?
Besides Howe Elementary, Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students), South High (1,257 students), and Southwest High (1,195 students). See the Minneapolis Public School District district page for the complete list.