Enrollment
299
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howell Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howell Elementary School
Howell Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Elsmere, Kentucky, enrolling 299 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 299 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 197 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 150 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Erlanger-Elsmere Independent also operates Lloyd High School (711 students) and Tichenor Middle School (505 students) alongside Howell Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Howell Elementary School compares
Howell Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,962
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Erlanger-Elsmere Independent, which includes Howell Elementary School.
$12,962
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 46.0%
Federal 21.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~299 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Howell Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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