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Walter B Howard Elementary School

Summary:

Walter B Howard Elementary School is a public elementary school located in New Lebanon, NY, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 230 students. The school is part of the New Lebanon Central School District, which is ranked 433 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance on state assessments has been mixed, with 3rd and 6th grade ELA and Math proficiency rates above the state averages, but 4th and 5th grade proficiency rates generally lower. The school's 5th grade Science assessment performance is slightly above the state average. However, the school's overall ranking has fluctuated between 759 and 1433 out of around 2,400 New York elementary schools over the past few years. The school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students, is relatively weaker compared to the state and nearby schools, including Citizen Edmond Genet School and Castleton Elementary School.

Interestingly, Walter B Howard Elementary School has a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (around 45-50%) compared to the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 18-32%. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 9.2 to 9.6, compared to the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 9.5 to 16.8. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has increased from $10,189 in 2020-2021 to $16,016 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools. These demographic factors suggest that the school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population, which could be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1478 Rte 20
       New Lebanon, NY  12125-4003

(518) 794-7600

District: New Lebanon Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
962nd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,016 Help


Students who attend Walter B Howard Elementary School usually attend:

High:    New Lebanon Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  220

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.7%
Two or more races:
5.5%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.8% Help


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Compare Details Walter B Howard Elementary School ranks better than 60.7% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.7%), two or more races (5.5%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walter B Howard Elementary School is 9.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walter B Howard Elementary School is $16,016.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walter B Howard Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Walter B Howard Elementary School 962nd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Walter B Howard Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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New Lebanon Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Lebanon Central School District 433rd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walter B Howard Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Walter B Howard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.39 427th 2206 80.6%
2007 75.92 492nd 2219 77.8%
2008 70.93 692nd 2227 68.9%
2009 58.04 1159th 2257 48.6%
2010 57.19 1109th 2263 51.0%
2011 49.43 1293rd 2286 43.4%
2012 49.24 1340th 2320 42.2%
2013 55.13 982nd 2325 57.8%
2014 60.65 870th 2345 62.9%
2015 67.54 701st 2352 70.2%
2016 49.27 1206th 2366 49.0%
2017 63.43 831st 2386 65.2%
2018 62.48 877th 2395 63.4%
2019 66.05 759th 2413 68.5%
2021 37.15 1433rd 2201 34.9%
2022 53.69 1083rd 2434 55.5%
2023 43.71 1343rd 2439 44.9%
2024 57.50 962nd 2445 60.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Walter B Howard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.81 610th 1859 67.2%
2022 30.42 1518th 2031 25.3%
2023 26.71 1587th 2016 21.3%
2024 20.00 1955th 2110 7.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walter B Howard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.11 546th 2045 73.3%
2019 58.55 673rd 2032 66.9%
2021 31.29 1240th 1678 26.1%
2022 43.74 1106th 2099 47.3%
2023 50.77 882nd 2041 56.8%
2024 59.90 653rd 2078 68.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Walter B Howard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.27 1029th 2338 56.0%
2019 63.04 821st 2357 65.2%
2021 41.95 1155th 1955 40.9%
2022 55.31 1033rd 2401 57.0%
2023 40.61 1417th 2403 41.0%
2024 48.71 1183rd 2413 51.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Walter B Howard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.35 795th 2340 66.0%
2019 66.29 718th 2358 69.6%
2021 31.34 1421st 1961 27.5%
2022 53.74 1054th 2400 56.1%
2023 49.18 1174th 2400 51.1%
2024 64.75 764th 2411 68.3%
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Rank History for White students at Walter B Howard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.22 196th 1399 86.0%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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.

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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Saturday, March 7, 2015

Open Quote Walter B. Howard is the best hidden secret. Wonderful community, excellent teachers, caring staff, and top notch administration. Our children look forward to going to school everyday and have found a love for learning at WBH! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Walter B Howard Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 396 6 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 403
1990 399 5 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 405
1991 422 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 426
1992 359 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1993 377 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1994 349 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1995 363 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1996 363 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1997 358 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1998 361 8 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1999 376 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2000 326 11 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2001 325 6 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2002 292 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2003 292 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2004 270 13 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2005 261 15 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2006 260 0 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2007 262 8 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2008 249 7 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2009 262 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 271
2010 246 6 4 0 0 n/a n/a 1 257
2011 231 5 3 1 0 0 0 0 240
2012 218 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 230
2013 202 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 212
2014 190 6 2 3 0 0 1 0 202
2015 167 6 2 7 0 0 3 0 185
2016 187 3 2 8 0 0 3 0 203
2017 186 3 1 7 0 0 4 0 201
2018 197 7 0 8 0 0 7 0 219
2019 208 2 0 7 0 0 8 0 225
2020 217 2 0 5 0 0 11 0 235
2021 208 3 0 2 0 0 10 0 223
2022 218 3 0 0 0 0 10 0 231
2023 216 1 2 1 0 0 10 0 230
2024 204 2 1 1 0 0 12 0 220

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 Walter B Howard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 403 27.7 14.5 n/a
1990 405 24.7 16.3 n/a
1991 426 24.2 17.6 n/a
1992 365 27.6 13.2 n/a
1993 383 25.1 15.3 n/a
1994 353 26.5 13.3 0
1995 368 24.5 15.0 0
1996 368 24.5 15.0 0
1997 366 27.3 13.4 18.9
1998 370 28.3 13.1 19.7
1999 387 29.8 13.0 17.3
2000 341 29.8 11.4 24
2001 335 29.7 11.3 21.5
2002 297 29.1 10.2 26.6
2003 297 29.1 10.2 26.6
2004 288 n/a n/a n/a
2005 278 22.4 12.4 21.9
2006 272 23.0 11.8 28.3
2007 271 24.8 10.9 29.5
2008 260 23.3 11.2 34.2
2009 271 24.8 10.9 37.9
2010 257 24.5 10.4 38.3
2011 240 23.0 10.4 38.8
2012 230 22.4 10.2 50.4
2013 212 21.6 9.8 31.1
2014 202 20.2 9.9 30.2
2015 185 19.0 9.7 37.8
2016 203 21.0 9.6 40.9
2017 201 19.6 10.2 34.8
2018 219 19.1 11.4 48.4
2019 225 20.1 11.1 44.9
2020 235 27.0 8.7 49.4
2021 223 24.0 9.2 49.3
2022 231 24.0 9.6 45.5
2023 230 23.9 9.5 47
2024 220 23.9 9.1 41.8

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 Walter B Howard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 403 27.7 14.5 n/a
1990 405 24.7 16.3 n/a
1991 426 24.2 17.6 n/a
1992 365 27.6 13.2 n/a
1993 383 25.1 15.3 n/a
1994 353 26.5 13.3 0
1995 368 24.5 15.0 0
1996 368 24.5 15.0 0
1997 366 27.3 13.4 18.9
1998 370 28.3 13.1 19.7
1999 387 29.8 13.0 17.3
2000 341 29.8 11.4 24
2001 335 29.7 11.3 21.5
2002 297 29.1 10.2 26.6
2003 297 29.1 10.2 26.6
2004 288 n/a n/a n/a
2005 278 22.4 12.4 21.9
2006 272 23.0 11.8 28.3
2007 271 24.8 10.9 29.5
2008 260 23.3 11.2 34.2
2009 271 24.8 10.9 37.9
2010 257 24.5 10.4 38.3
2011 240 23.0 10.4 38.8
2012 230 22.4 10.2 50.4
2013 212 21.6 9.8 31.1
2014 202 20.2 9.9 30.2
2015 185 19.0 9.7 37.8
2016 203 21.0 9.6 40.9
2017 201 19.6 10.2 34.8
2018 219 19.1 11.4 48.4
2019 225 20.1 11.1 44.9
2020 235 27.0 8.7 49.4
2021 223 24.0 9.2 49.3
2022 231 24.0 9.6 45.5
2023 230 23.9 9.5 47
2024 220 23.9 9.1 41.8

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.

Immunization Rates

Walter B Howard Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201397.2%1.1%0.6%98.3%97.2%97.2%97.2%98.3%98.3%98.3%
201499.0%1.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201591.2%1.7%0.0%97.2%98.3%98.3%98.3%94.5%98.3%97.2%
201698.9%0.0%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%100.0%
201796.8%2.2%0.0%97.3%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.3%97.3%
201896.0%1.5%0.0%97.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%97.5%97.5%98.5%
201996.7%0.0%0.0%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%97.2%98.6%
202098.6%0.0%99.5%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.5%99.1%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Walter B Howard Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $407 (3.0%) $13,053 (97.0%) $13,461
2020 $1,010 (8.0%) $11,666 (92.0%) $12,676
2021 $488 (4.8%) $9,702 (95.2%) $10,189
2022 $00 (0.0%) $13,854 (100.0%) $13,854
2023 $1,602 (10.0%) $14,414 (90.0%) $16,016

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walter B 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 759th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1343rd of 2439 Elementary schools
 23.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walter B Howard Elementary School)5540.5
 14.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Lebanon Central School District)5140.5
 10.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Walter B Howard Elementary School)6343.2
 19.8%
   3rd Grade Math (New Lebanon Central School District)6043.2
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walter B Howard Elementary School)6140.9
 20.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Lebanon Central School District)6140.9
 20.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Walter B Howard Elementary School)7061.9
 8.1%
   4th Grade Math (New Lebanon Central School District)7061.9
 8.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walter B Howard Elementary School)4460
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Lebanon Central School District)4460
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Walter B Howard Elementary School)5242.1
 9.9%
   5th Grade Math (New Lebanon Central School District)5242.1
 9.9%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Walter B Howard Elementary School)4342.1
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Lebanon Central School District)4341
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Walter B Howard Elementary School)6031.6
 28.4%
   6th Grade Math (New Lebanon Central School District)6031.6
 28.4%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students225230
 2.2%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic71
 85.7%
Pacific Islander00
White208216
 3.8%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.9%47%
 2.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Walter B Howard Elementary School

Students at Walter B Howard Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Two or more races.

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

High : New Lebanon Junior-Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 220 students attended Walter B Howard Elementary School.

Walter B Howard Elementary School ranks 962nd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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