Enrollment
217
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warren, OH
Howland Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Howland Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390501603858
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howland Springs Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Howland Springs Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howland Springs Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 schools in Warren, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howland Springs Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howland Springs Elementary School
Howland Springs Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Warren, Ohio, enrolling 217 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 217 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 222 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #208, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 658 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Warren's public schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Pk-8 School (1,027 students): Howland Springs Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 19.4:1).
Howland Local also operates Howland Middle School (699 students) and Howland High School (696 students) alongside Howland Springs 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 Howland Springs Elementary School compares
Howland Springs Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▲ 13% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$13,873
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 84.8%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Howland Springs Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Howland Local, which includes Howland Springs Elementary School.
$13,873
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.7%
State 24.1%
Federal 12.1%
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 Howland Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howland Glen Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mines Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howland Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Warren
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lincoln Pk-8 School
Standard public school
1,027 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Willard Avenue Pk-8 School
Standard public school
898 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Mcguffey Pk-8 School
Standard public school
783 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Pk-8 School
Standard public school
718 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Lordstown Elementary School
Standard public school
210 students 14:1 students per teacher
Lordstown High School
Standard public school
173 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~217 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Howland Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Howland Springs Elementary School?
Howland Springs Elementary School has 217 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warren, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howland Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howland Springs Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% 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 Howland Springs Elementary School?
35.7% of students at Howland Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howland Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Howland Springs Elementary School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Warren, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howland Springs Elementary School?
Howland Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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).
How does Howland Springs Elementary School rank among schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Howland Springs Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 schools in Warren, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Warren on the city page.
Is Howland Springs Elementary School a good school?
Howland Springs Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio 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 Howland Local?
Besides Howland Springs Elementary School, Howland Local also operates Howland Middle School (699 students), Howland High School (696 students), and Howland Glen Elementary School (344 students). See the Howland Local district page for the complete list.
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