- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elsmere, KY
Howell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Howell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210174000336
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howell Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 299
- students enrolled
Howell Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Erlanger-Elsmere Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210174000336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Howell Elementary School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 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
-11 students YoY 210174000336 · Elsmere, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 14.9:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Lloyd High School (711 students)
Howell Elementary School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Howell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lloyd High Sch
Lloyd High School
711 students
- Tichenor Middl
Tichenor Middle School
505 students
- This school
Howell Elementary School
299 students
- Lindeman Eleme
Lindeman Elementary School
287 students
- Miles Elementa 278
Miles Elementary School
278 students
- Arnett Element 253
Arnett Elementary School
253 students
What this shows Howell Elementary School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howell Elementary School compares
Howell Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 70% | - | - |
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.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$14,540
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 13.7%
African American 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Howell Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Erlanger-Elsmere Independent reports $14,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tichenor Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lindeman Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miles Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arnett Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howell Elementary School
How many students attend Howell Elementary School?
Howell Elementary School has 299 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elsmere, KY. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howell Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 5% lower 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 Howell Elementary School?
49.8% of students at Howell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Howell Elementary School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Elsmere, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howell Elementary School?
Howell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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).
What other schools are in Erlanger-Elsmere Independent?
Besides Howell Elementary School, Erlanger-Elsmere Independent also operates Lloyd High School (711 students), Tichenor Middle School (505 students), and Lindeman Elementary School (287 students). See the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent district page for the complete list.