Is Howe Elementary a good school?

Howe Elementary ranks 204 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Howe Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 245 students attended Howe Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Howe Elementary?

Students at Howe Elementary are 67% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Howe Elementary attend?

Students who attend Howe Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Sanford Middle High : Roosevelt High - SWS

Howe Elementary

Summary:

Howe Elementary is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 233 students in grades 3-5. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, diverse student population, and steady improvement over time.

Howe Elementary consistently outperforms the Minneapolis Public School District and the state of Minnesota in proficiency rates for MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science assessments. For the 2023-2024 school year, Howe's proficiency rates in Math (59.75%), Reading (65.98%), and Science (53.01%) were significantly higher than the district (34.66%, 40.06%, 31.8%) and state (45.47%, 49.85%, 39.56%) averages. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White, African American, and Hispanic students compared to nearby schools like Folwell Elementary and Universal Academy Elementary, is another key differentiating factor.

While Howe Elementary's academic performance is strong, the school faces challenges in ensuring equitable outcomes for all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (34.33%) is lower than many surrounding schools, such as Anishinabe Academy Elementary (96.19%) and Universal Academy Elementary (99.26%), suggesting that Howe serves a more economically diverse population. However, the school's performance for students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds is relatively low, ranking in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools. By addressing these equity concerns and building on its strengths, Howe Elementary can continue to provide a high-quality education and prepare its students for future success.

Detail:

Public 3-5

3733 43rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406-8888

(612) 668-4640

District: Minneapolis Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
204^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,626

Students who attend Howe Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Sanford Middle
High:	Roosevelt High - SWS

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 245

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.3%

Hispanic:

11.0%

African American:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Howe Elementary ranks better than 76.8% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 7^th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.82. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.3%), Hispanic (11%), African American (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Howe Elementary is 13.6. 22 elementary schools in the Minneapolis Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Howe Elementary employs 17.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howe Elementary is $14,626. 21 elementary schools in the Minneapolis Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Howe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Howe Elementary 204^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Howe Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Minneapolis Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Minneapolis Public School District 322^nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Howe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2015	46.92	546^th	840	35.0%
2016	58.58	413^th	848	51.3%
2017	66.71	313^th	853	63.3%
2018	78.77	138^th	847	83.7%
2019	76.37	179^th	870	79.4%
2021	70.34	249^th	869	71.3%
2022	60.59	365^th	858	57.5%
2023	66.15	297^th	845	64.9%
2024	74.82	204^th	881	76.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Howe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	54.02	240^th	515	53.4%
2022	33.16	371^st	500	25.8%
2023	63.48	152^nd	524	71.0%
2024	53.88	228^th	572	60.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Howe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	75.38	124^th	728	83.0%
2019	70.02	186^th	740	74.9%
2021	47.96	380^th	683	44.4%
2022	23.85	542^nd	663	18.3%
2023	31.90	568^th	774	26.6%
2024	40.38	511^th	793	35.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Howe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	72.65	194^th	774	74.9%
2019	74.63	175^th	787	77.8%
2021	66.44	268^th	783	65.8%
2022	57.16	384^th	799	51.9%
2023	65.75	280^th	787	64.4%
2024	79.23	124^th	809	84.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Howe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	78.47	129^th	779	83.4%
2019	72.74	197^th	798	75.3%
2021	66.29	257^th	784	67.2%
2022	59.60	339^th	808	58.0%
2023	61.44	315^th	799	60.6%
2024	65.28	277^th	826	66.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Howe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	69.29	71^st	283	74.9%
2023	40.20	164^th	279	41.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Howe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	72.91	39^th	220	82.3%
2019	79.32	26^th	219	88.1%
2024	18.97	215^th	249	13.7%

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Rank History for Native American students at Howe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.53	10^th	39	74.4%

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Rank History for White students at Howe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	84.51	51^st	712	92.8%
2019	86.79	31^st	722	95.7%
2021	73.43	147^th	710	79.3%
2022	70.51	179^th	725	75.3%
2023	78.45	115^th	712	83.8%
2024	85.90	44^th	730	94.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Howe Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	66	31	7	32	14	0	12	162
2015	73	26	7	38	16	0	13	173
2016	98	23	7	39	9	0	10	186
2017	108	24	4	40	3	0	6	185
2018	130	24	6	39	7	0	11	217
2019	133	31	6	30	8	1	15	224
2020	140	35	6	22	3	1	17	224
2021	140	30	3	21	3	0	14	211
2022	136	38	2	24	8	0	14	222
2023	149	30	2	20	14	0	18	233
2024	165	24	3	27	9	0	17	245

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Howe Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	162	7.0	23.1	54.3
2015	173	11.0	15.7	47.4
2016	186	13.0	14.3	49.5
2017	185	12.5	14.7	44.9
2018	217	13.6	15.9	42.4
2019	224	13.4	16.6	37.1
2020	224	13.3	16.8	27.7
2021	211	12.8	16.4	23.2
2022	222	13.1	16.9	28.8
2023	233	12.9	18.0	34.3
2024	245	17.9	13.6	30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Howe Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	162	7.0	23.1	54.3
2015	173	11.0	15.7	47.4
2016	186	13.0	14.3	49.5
2017	185	12.5	14.7	44.9
2018	217	13.6	15.9	42.4
2019	224	13.4	16.6	37.1
2020	224	13.3	16.8	27.7
2021	211	12.8	16.4	23.2
2022	222	13.1	16.9	28.8
2023	233	12.9	18.0	34.3
2024	245	17.9	13.6	30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Howe Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,626

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Howe Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 179^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 297^th of 845 Elementary schools	14.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Howe Elementary)	68.9	70.3	1.3%
3rd Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)	51.8	46.4	5.4%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Howe Elementary)	68.9	60.3	8.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)	45.9	42.2	3.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Howe Elementary)	76	60.8	15.2%
4th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)	48.2	43.9	4.3%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Howe Elementary)	68	61	7%
4th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)	44	42.4	1.6%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Howe Elementary)	63.6	33.3	30.3%
5th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)	40.3	28	12.3%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Howe Elementary)	74.2	61.5	12.7%
5th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)	53.4	44.9	8.4%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Howe Elementary)	69.7	51.3	18.4%
5th Grade Science (Minneapolis Public School District)	40.8	36.1	4.8%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	224	233	4%
African American	31	30	3.2%
American Indian	8	14	75%
Asian	6	2	66.7%
Hispanic	30	20	33.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	133	149	12%
Two or More Races	15	18	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.1%	34.3%	2.7%

Schools Near Howe Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)							MCA-III Reading (2024)							MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Howe Elementary	Public	3-5	3733 43rd Ave S	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4640	245	18	13.6	30.2%	165 (67.3%)	24 (9.8%)	27 (11.0%)	3 (1.2%)	9 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.9%)	74.8	204^th of 881 public elementary schools	76.8%		66.2	297^th of 845 public elementary schools	64.9%	93	72.3	68.9	39.3				59.8	62.7	70.3	65.5				66.0	53.0		53.0	$14,626
Dowling Elementary	Public	K-5	3900 W River Pkwy	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4410	315	22	14.3	37.8%	179 (56.8%)	57 (18.1%)	26 (8.3%)	7 (2.2%)	18 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.9%)	67.6	285^th of 881 public elementary schools	67.7%		66.4	290^th of 845 public elementary schools	65.7%	5	75.0	65.5	25.0				59.9	54.9	57.6	59.4				57.0	46.7		46.7	$15,719
Hiawatha Elementary	Public	K-2	4201 42nd Ave S	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4610	212	17	12.4	28.3%	138 (65.1%)	20 (9.4%)	22 (10.4%)	5 (2.4%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.8%)								(n/a)																		$15,227
Northrop Elementary	Public	K-5	4315 31st Ave S	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4520	395	22	17.8	22.3%	299 (75.7%)	18 (4.6%)	29 (7.3%)	4 (1.0%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.9%)	84.5	97^th of 881 public elementary schools	89.0%		88.9	51^st of 845 public elementary schools	94.0%	46	68.4	80.3	50.8				66.7	62.5	77.5	80.3				74.1	60.6		60.6	$11,947
Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary	Public, Charter	K-2	2600 E 38th St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Friendship Academy of the Arts	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 879-6703	101	4	25.2	85.1%	1 (1.0%)	99 (98.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																		$14,496
Prekindergarten South	Public	PK	3017 East 31st Street	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4757	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																		$4,606
Groveland Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2045 St Clair Ave	Saint Paul	55105	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8760	395	30	13.0	42.3%	211 (53.4%)	94 (23.8%)	25 (6.3%)	21 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (10.9%)	67.8	283^rd of 881 public elementary schools	67.9%		56.3	409^th of 845 public elementary schools	51.6%	126	57.7	57.1	72.2				62.4	46.2	41.8	74.1				54.0	60.7		60.7	$15,304
Bdote Learning Center	Public, Charter	K-8	3216 E 29th Street	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Bdote Learning Center	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 729-9266	83	7	11.2	97.6%	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.0%)	2.6	870^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.2%		1.3	844^th of 845 public elementary schools	0.1%	26		0.0		0.0			0.0		0.0		20.0			10.8				$27,837
Sullivan Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	3100 E 28th St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(612) 668-5000	598	54	11.0	84.4%	79 (13.2%)	391 (65.4%)	48 (8.0%)	7 (1.2%)	28 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.5%)	11	786^th of 881 public elementary schools	10.8%		7.6	779^th of 845 public elementary schools	7.8%	7	27.1	20.4	12.1	13.6	7.3	7.9	14.3	28.6	20.4	29.8	23.5	7.2	10.1	19.0	16.1	12.1	13.9	$19,672
Anishinabe Academy Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3100 E 28th St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(612) 668-0880	235	18	12.9	88.9%	7 (3.0%)	24 (10.2%)	12 (5.1%)	1 (0.4%)	150 (63.8%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (17.4%)	2.7	869^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.4%		2.2	838^th of 845 public elementary schools	0.8%	31	4.4	10.3	0.0				5.1	13.0	12.8	7.7				10.9	5.4		5.4	$19,469

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