- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia, TN
R Howell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for R Howell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470276001118
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R Howell Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 587
- students enrolled
R Howell Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R Howell Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Columbia, TN.
School address
District: Maury County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470276001118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
R Howell Elementary shrank from 645 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 470276001118 · Columbia, TN Other · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Central High School (1,401 students)
R Howell Elementary shrank from 645 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
R Howell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Centr
Columbia Central High School
1,401 students
- Whitthorne Mid
Whitthorne Middle School
951 students
- Spring Hill Hi
Spring Hill High School
907 students
- Culleoka Unit
Culleoka Unit School
868 students
- Battle Creek M
Battle Creek Middle School
750 students
- This school
R Howell Elementary
587 students
What this shows R Howell Elementary reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How R Howell Elementary compares
R Howell Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$11,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 587 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.4%
African American 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, R Howell Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Maury County reports $11,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R Howell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitthorne Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Culleoka Unit School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Battle Creek Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R Howell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Columbia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
J E Woodard Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary
Standard public school
380 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
J. Brown Elementary
Standard public school
336 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Highland Park Elementary
Standard public school
308 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
J. R. Baker Elementary
Standard public school
283 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Virtual Academy of Maury County
Standard public school
57 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about R Howell Elementary
How many students attend R Howell Elementary?
R Howell Elementary has 587 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbia, TN. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R Howell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at R Howell Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R Howell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at R Howell Elementary is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Columbia, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R Howell Elementary?
R Howell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 R Howell Elementary rank among schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, R Howell Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Columbia, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Maury County?
Besides R Howell Elementary, Maury County also operates Columbia Central High School (1,401 students), Whitthorne Middle School (951 students), and Spring Hill High School (907 students). See the Maury County district page for the complete list.