- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Howe, TX
Howe Int
Federal NCES profile for Howe Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482367013900
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howe Int earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Howe · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Howe Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howe Int ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Howe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Howe Int held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 482367013900 · Howe, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 14.9:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Howe H S (363 students)
Howe Int held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Howe Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howe H S
Howe H S
363 students
- Summit Hill El
Summit Hill El
323 students
- This school
Howe Int
298 students
- Howe Middle
Howe Middle
281 students
What this shows Howe Int reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howe Int compares
Howe Int held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,048
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Howe Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howe Isd reports $12,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howe Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howe H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Hill El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howe Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howe Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howe Int
How many students attend Howe Int?
Howe Int has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Howe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howe Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Howe Int is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howe Int?
43.1% of students at Howe Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howe Int?
The largest demographic group at Howe Int is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Howe, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howe Int?
Howe Int has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Int rank among public schools in Howe?
By Resource Investment Index, Howe Int ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Howe, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Howe Isd?
Besides Howe Int, Howe Isd also operates Howe H S (363 students), Summit Hill El (323 students), and Howe Middle (281 students). See the Howe Isd district page for the complete list.