Howard Elementary School

Summary:

Howard Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Grand Island, Nebraska, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 471 students. The school is part of the Grand Island Public Schools district, which has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Howard Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska elementary schools, with a ranking between 389 and 453 out of 428-488 schools over the past 10 years. The school has received a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger during this time period, indicating below-average performance. This is primarily due to the school's consistently low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and underperformance across various student subgroups. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 27.5%, compared to 34.86% for the district and 58.91% for the state.

When comparing Howard Elementary School to other nearby schools in the Grand Island Public Schools district, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming relative to its peers. For instance, Stolley Park Elementary School, located just 2.1 miles away, consistently outperforms Howard Elementary in test scores, chronic absenteeism, and overall school rankings. Despite the school's poor performance, Howard Elementary School has a relatively high per-student spending of around $13,700 in recent years, suggesting that the issue may not be a lack of funding, but rather how the resources are being utilized to support student learning and engagement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 502 W 9th St
       Grand Island, NE  68801-4237


(308) 385-5916

District: Grand Island Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
389th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,709 Help


Students who attend Howard Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Walnut Middle School
High:    Grand Island Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  471

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
87.5%
White:
9.3%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Howard Elementary School ranks worse than 90.9% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 11th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Grand Island Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.44. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Howard Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Grand Island Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howard Elementary School is $13,709. 11 elementary schools in the Grand Island Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Howard Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard Elementary School 389th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Howard Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Grand Island Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Island Public Schools 174th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Howard Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Howard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 20.47 374th 418 10.5%
2007 18.07 393rd 430 8.6%
2008 33.63 416th 478 13.0%
2009 36.63 407th 471 13.6%
2010 22.23 475th 502 5.4%
2011 14.32 437th 473 7.6%
2012 10.44 449th 480 6.5%
2013 14.10 450th 485 7.2%
2014 27.93 392nd 483 18.8%
2015 21.22 421st 488 13.7%
2016 9.03 453rd 480 5.6%
2017 6.61 438th 459 4.6%
2018 10.49 413th 450 8.2%
2019 20.28 385th 452 14.8%
2021 9.12 408th 442 7.7%
2022 9.91 418th 457 8.5%
2023 16.51 399th 459 13.1%
2024 12.44 389th 428 9.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Howard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.32 50th 63 20.6%
2019 46.78 32nd 60 46.7%
2021 26.86 36th 47 23.4%
2023 49.06 40th 76 47.4%
2024 36.70 36th 54 33.3%
See the entire list of Best Nebraska Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Howard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.26 239th 281 14.9%
2019 41.93 191st 298 35.9%
2021 21.35 225th 264 14.8%
2022 25.46 205th 259 20.8%
2023 39.22 211th 312 32.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Howard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.87 327th 341 4.1%
2019 15.19 312th 349 10.6%
2022 11.03 312th 337 7.4%
2023 17.88 298th 349 14.6%
2024 17.38 190th 203 6.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Howard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.18 322nd 347 7.2%
2019 28.18 279th 367 24.0%
2021 15.42 294th 328 10.4%
2022 13.75 318th 356 10.7%
2023 14.58 327th 366 10.7%
2024 8.13 195th 203 3.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Howard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.47 67th 81 17.3%
2019 41.88 65th 90 27.8%
2021 20.74 57th 68 16.2%
2022 26.08 65th 81 19.8%
2023 40.76 72nd 108 33.3%
2024 33.04 34th 53 35.8%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska 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.

Howard Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Howard Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 288 1 21 41 1 n/a n/a 0 352
1989 295 1 15 54 1 n/a n/a 0 366
1990 325 1 24 73 1 n/a n/a 0 424
1991 319 4 27 93 1 n/a n/a 0 444
1992 297 1 23 111 1 n/a n/a 0 433
1993 262 1 22 109 1 n/a n/a 0 395
1994 247 4 21 110 1 n/a n/a 0 383
1995 209 3 23 113 1 n/a n/a 0 349
1996 209 3 23 113 1 n/a n/a 0 349
1997 188 7 6 151 4 n/a n/a 0 356
1998 159 3 37 108 3 n/a n/a 0 310
1999 126 3 9 84 1 n/a n/a 73 296
2000 134 1 3 159 2 n/a n/a 0 299
2001 112 0 2 171 1 n/a n/a 0 286
2002 89 4 3 223 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2003 89 4 3 223 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2004 88 7 2 249 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2005 93 10 4 276 3 n/a n/a 0 386
2006 86 12 3 277 28 n/a n/a 0 406
2007 85 7 5 322 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2008 121 9 4 320 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2009 101 15 2 287 1 n/a n/a 0 406
2010 87 6 2 323 1 n/a n/a 0 419
2011 87 11 3 335 1 0 3 0 440
2012 74 7 3 346 1 0 4 0 435
2013 70 5 3 350 1 0 3 0 432
2014 59 10 2 314 1 1 0 0 387
2015 74 7 1 327 1 1 0 0 411
2016 60 3 1 306 0 0 0 0 370
2017 42 8 1 322 2 0 0 0 375
2018 44 8 2 335 9 0 3 0 401
2019 40 4 2 319 7 0 3 0 375
2020 51 6 2 319 11 0 2 0 391
2021 45 9 0 373 9 2 10 0 448
2022 42 6 1 374 6 1 10 0 440
2023 44 3 1 412 3 0 8 0 471

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 Howard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 352 21.0 16.7 20.2
1989 366 23.2 15.7 20.2
1990 424 24.1 17.5 20.5
1991 444 25.5 17.4 17.1
1992 433 27.5 15.7 21.9
1993 395 27.8 14.2 22.8
1994 383 27.0 14.2 24.5
1995 349 24.2 14.4 52.7
1996 349 24.2 14.4 52.7
1997 356 22.3 16.0 54.2
1998 310 17.4 17.8 57.7
1999 296 19.4 15.3 95.5
2000 299 21.4 14.0 81.6
2001 286 24.2 11.8 81.8
2002 319 26.9 11.9 85.3
2003 319 26.9 11.9 85.3
2004 346 26.9 12.9 82.7
2005 386 26.9 14.3 88.9
2006 406 30.7 13.2 87.4
2007 420 30.1 14.0 86
2008 455 30.6 14.9 82
2009 406 31.8 12.8 86.5
2010 419 31.7 13.2 86.9
2011 440 32.7 13.4 86.8
2012 435 32.5 13.3 87.1
2013 432 32.0 13.5 94
2014 387 34.0 11.3 94.6
2015 411 34.0 12.0 89.5
2016 370 34.0 10.8 92.2
2017 375 33.0 11.3 93.1
2018 401 33.2 12.0 92
2019 375 32.5 11.5 94.9
2020 391 32.2 12.1 86.2
2021 448 34.1 13.1 100
2022 440 30.5 14.4 100
2023 471 29.4 16.0 n/a

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 Howard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 352 21.0 16.7 20.2
1989 366 23.2 15.7 20.2
1990 424 24.1 17.5 20.5
1991 444 25.5 17.4 17.1
1992 433 27.5 15.7 21.9
1993 395 27.8 14.2 22.8
1994 383 27.0 14.2 24.5
1995 349 24.2 14.4 52.7
1996 349 24.2 14.4 52.7
1997 356 22.3 16.0 54.2
1998 310 17.4 17.8 57.7
1999 296 19.4 15.3 95.5
2000 299 21.4 14.0 81.6
2001 286 24.2 11.8 81.8
2002 319 26.9 11.9 85.3
2003 319 26.9 11.9 85.3
2004 346 26.9 12.9 82.7
2005 386 26.9 14.3 88.9
2006 406 30.7 13.2 87.4
2007 420 30.1 14.0 86
2008 455 30.6 14.9 82
2009 406 31.8 12.8 86.5
2010 419 31.7 13.2 86.9
2011 440 32.7 13.4 86.8
2012 435 32.5 13.3 87.1
2013 432 32.0 13.5 94
2014 387 34.0 11.3 94.6
2015 411 34.0 12.0 89.5
2016 370 34.0 10.8 92.2
2017 375 33.0 11.3 93.1
2018 401 33.2 12.0 92
2019 375 32.5 11.5 94.9
2020 391 32.2 12.1 86.2
2021 448 34.1 13.1 100
2022 440 30.5 14.4 100
2023 471 29.4 16.0 n/a

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 Howard Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $927 (7.3%) $10,600 (83.6%) $12,682
2020 $774 (5.9%) $11,141 (85.2%) $13,077
2021 $1,298 (9.5%) $11,162 (81.8%) $13,640
2022 $1,549 (11.3%) $10,802 (78.8%) $13,703
2023 $1,918 (14.0%) $9,981 (72.8%) $13,709

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Howard Elementary School

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 385th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 399th of 459 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Howard Elementary School)3534
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Island Public Schools)5044
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Howard Elementary School)3642
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Grand Island Public Schools)4743
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Howard Elementary School)3134
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Island Public Schools)4942
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Howard Elementary School)3325
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Grand Island Public Schools)4446
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Howard Elementary School)4548
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Island Public Schools)4136
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Howard Elementary School)4752
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Grand Island Public Schools)4652
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Howard Elementary School)5361
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Grand Island Public Schools)5066
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students375471
 25.6%
African American43
 25%
American Indian73
 57.1%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic319412
 29.2%
Pacific Islander00
White4044
 10%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Howard Elementary School

Students at Howard Elementary School are 87% Hispanic, 9% White, 2% Two or more races.

Howard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.1% of Nebraska elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 471 students attended Howard Elementary School.

Students who attend Howard Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Walnut Middle School
High : Grand Island Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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