Howe Elementary School

Summary:

Howe Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Schenectady City School District, with 363 students. Despite increased per-student spending, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of New York elementary schools over the past several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Howe Elementary School faces significant challenges in academic performance, with consistently lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, with rankings in the bottom 30-40% of New York elementary schools for female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, and white students. The school's performance for students with disabilities and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is particularly concerning, with rankings in the bottom 10-15% of the state. Howe Elementary has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.04% to 68.87% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Howe Elementary School to other nearby schools in the Schenectady City School District, it becomes clear that Howe is one of the lowest-performing schools in the district. Schools like Jessie T. Zoller Elementary and Paige Elementary consistently outperform Howe in academic proficiency and overall school rankings. Despite the increased per-student spending and the school's consistent ranking in the bottom 20% of New York elementary schools, Howe Elementary School has not shown significant improvement in its academic performance over the past several years, indicating a need for a more comprehensive and effective approach to school improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1065 Baker Ave
       Schenectady, NY  12308-5701


(518) 370-8295

District: Schenectady City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2143rd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,493 Help


Students who attend Howe Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Oneida Middle School
High:    Schenectady High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  363

Racial breakdown:

White:
23.7%
Hispanic:
22.9%
African American:
20.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Howe Elementary School ranks worse than 87.6% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 5th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Schenectady City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Howe Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (23.7%), Hispanic (22.9%), African American (20.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Howe Elementary School is 10.5, which is the 4th best among 11 elementary schools in the Schenectady City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howe Elementary School is $16,493, which is the 3rd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Schenectady City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Howe Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Howe Elementary School 2143rd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Howe Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Schenectady City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Schenectady City School District 833rd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Howe Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Howe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.82 1009th 2206 54.3%
2007 41.40 1527th 2219 31.2%
2008 34.76 1679th 2227 24.6%
2009 30.07 1819th 2257 19.4%
2017 26.63 1833rd 2386 23.2%
2018 15.83 2125th 2395 11.3%
2019 21.68 1957th 2413 18.9%
2021 46.32 1178th 2201 46.5%
2022 24.55 1919th 2434 21.2%
2023 24.99 1901st 2439 22.1%
2024 17.16 2143rd 2445 12.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Howe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.39 184th 202 8.9%
2019 43.11 85th 180 52.8%
2022 35.18 173rd 289 40.1%
2023 24.45 161st 223 27.8%
2024 20.14 224th 279 19.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Howe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.37 1756th 1941 9.5%
2019 15.98 1840th 1859 1.0%
2024 16.71 2071st 2110 1.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Howe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.82 1913th 2045 6.5%
2019 16.01 1891st 2032 6.9%
2021 51.00 759th 1678 54.8%
2022 25.94 1689th 2099 19.5%
2023 27.24 1571st 2041 23.0%
2024 21.28 1779th 2078 14.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Howe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.62 422nd 766 44.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Howe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.81 1890th 2338 19.2%
2019 21.43 1967th 2357 16.5%
2021 46.98 1033rd 1955 47.2%
2022 23.90 1930th 2401 19.6%
2023 32.58 1659th 2403 31.0%
2024 22.44 1983rd 2413 17.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Howe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.18 2170th 2340 7.3%
2019 22.87 1898th 2358 19.5%
2021 54.07 870th 1961 55.6%
2022 27.87 1830th 2400 23.8%
2023 21.41 1980th 2400 17.5%
2024 16.05 2175th 2411 9.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Howe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.00 503rd 601 16.3%
2022 15.26 600th 671 10.6%
2023 17.07 527th 605 12.9%
2024 11.59 608th 662 8.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Howe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.46 874th 948 7.8%
2019 24.84 709th 891 20.4%
2022 36.08 593rd 936 36.6%
2023 23.56 683rd 857 20.3%
2024 16.28 857th 927 7.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Howe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.00 1101st 1392 20.9%
2019 12.67 1253rd 1315 4.7%
2022 28.16 1171st 1503 22.1%
2023 36.10 929th 1429 35.0%
2024 38.97 914th 1531 40.3%
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Rank History for White students at Howe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.56 1237th 1408 12.1%
2019 34.10 938th 1338 29.9%
2022 26.82 1103rd 1399 21.2%
2023 35.10 911th 1337 31.9%
2024 14.53 1255th 1392 9.8%
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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.

Howe Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Howe Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 279 33 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1990 247 49 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1991 233 57 6 16 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1992 240 65 12 12 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1993 240 55 13 13 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1994 222 64 13 15 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1995 217 74 10 27 1 n/a n/a 0 329
1996 217 74 10 27 1 n/a n/a 0 329
1997 202 79 8 22 2 n/a n/a 0 313
1998 212 101 6 15 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1999 208 91 6 25 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2000 203 84 7 29 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2001 191 92 7 29 2 n/a n/a 0 321
2002 152 109 12 32 1 n/a n/a 0 306
2003 152 109 12 32 1 n/a n/a 0 306
2004 162 111 21 30 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2005 147 111 25 24 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2006 159 113 29 21 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2007 161 121 33 26 1 n/a n/a 0 342
2008 181 116 25 21 1 n/a n/a 0 344
2009 192 117 28 26 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2010 56 55 8 31 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2011 43 32 17 28 0 0 0 0 120
2012 56 47 20 32 0 0 19 0 174
2013 147 79 46 58 0 0 39 0 369
2014 93 63 29 59 0 0 38 0 282
2015 108 62 36 67 0 0 29 0 302
2016 81 90 33 69 0 0 34 0 307
2017 128 106 38 73 0 0 46 0 391
2018 125 107 35 78 0 0 48 0 393
2019 120 115 35 87 0 0 57 0 414
2020 118 110 52 88 0 0 63 0 431
2021 94 104 41 77 0 0 55 0 371
2022 89 83 52 73 0 0 57 0 354
2023 86 76 64 83 0 0 54 0 363

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 317 15.4 20.5 n/a
1990 316 19.5 16.2 n/a
1991 312 24.9 12.5 n/a
1992 329 21.9 15.0 n/a
1993 321 22.5 14.3 n/a
1994 314 22.5 14.0 23.6
1995 329 22.5 14.6 37.7
1996 329 22.5 14.6 37.7
1997 313 21.0 14.9 45.4
1998 334 21.0 15.9 39.2
1999 330 24.0 13.8 42.1
2000 324 24.5 13.2 50.9
2001 321 23.0 14.0 47.7
2002 306 23.7 12.9 55.9
2003 306 23.7 12.9 55.9
2004 324 n/a n/a n/a
2005 307 18.0 17.1 62.9
2006 323 19.0 17.0 61.6
2007 342 20.0 17.1 62
2008 344 20.0 17.2 62.2
2009 364 20.0 18.2 57.1
2010 150 8.8 17.0 78.7
2011 120 8.7 13.7 60
2012 174 9.0 19.3 66.1
2013 369 20.5 18.0 68.6
2014 282 17.5 16.1 41.8
2015 302 17.0 17.7 51.3
2016 307 17.0 18.0 48.2
2017 391 22.0 17.7 50.4
2018 393 24.0 16.3 68.7
2019 414 33.0 12.5 58.2
2020 431 32.0 13.4 61.5
2021 371 32.4 11.4 64.7
2022 354 26.9 13.1 59
2023 363 34.4 10.5 68.9

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 317 15.4 20.5 n/a
1990 316 19.5 16.2 n/a
1991 312 24.9 12.5 n/a
1992 329 21.9 15.0 n/a
1993 321 22.5 14.3 n/a
1994 314 22.5 14.0 23.6
1995 329 22.5 14.6 37.7
1996 329 22.5 14.6 37.7
1997 313 21.0 14.9 45.4
1998 334 21.0 15.9 39.2
1999 330 24.0 13.8 42.1
2000 324 24.5 13.2 50.9
2001 321 23.0 14.0 47.7
2002 306 23.7 12.9 55.9
2003 306 23.7 12.9 55.9
2004 324 n/a n/a n/a
2005 307 18.0 17.1 62.9
2006 323 19.0 17.0 61.6
2007 342 20.0 17.1 62
2008 344 20.0 17.2 62.2
2009 364 20.0 18.2 57.1
2010 150 8.8 17.0 78.7
2011 120 8.7 13.7 60
2012 174 9.0 19.3 66.1
2013 369 20.5 18.0 68.6
2014 282 17.5 16.1 41.8
2015 302 17.0 17.7 51.3
2016 307 17.0 18.0 48.2
2017 391 22.0 17.7 50.4
2018 393 24.0 16.3 68.7
2019 414 33.0 12.5 58.2
2020 431 32.0 13.4 61.5
2021 371 32.4 11.4 64.7
2022 354 26.9 13.1 59
2023 363 34.4 10.5 68.9

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

Howe Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201393.2%0.7%0.4%98.9%93.2%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%
201494.0%0.9%0.5%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
201597.4%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.0%97.9%
201693.8%0.0%0.0%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%98.1%95.7%
201799.2%0.0%0.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.4%99.4%99.7%
201898.9%0.3%0.3%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201997.2%0.0%0.0%98.7%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.7%97.7%
202099.3%0.0%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%99.5%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Howe Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,129 (8.6%) $12,047 (91.4%) $13,177
2020 $414 (3.3%) $12,280 (96.7%) $12,694
2021 $1,044 (8.0%) $12,027 (92.0%) $13,071
2022 $1,036 (7.3%) $13,167 (92.7%) $14,204
2023 $2,743 (16.6%) $13,750 (83.4%) $16,493

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Howe Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1957th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1901st of 2439 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Howe Elementary School)4227.6
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Schenectady City School District)3424.6
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Howe Elementary School)3428.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Schenectady City School District)2825.6
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Howe Elementary School)2936.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Schenectady City School District)3226.2
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Howe Elementary School)2038.5
 18.5%
   4th Grade Math (Schenectady City School District)1621.1
 5.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Howe Elementary School)3037.5
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Schenectady City School District)1722.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Howe Elementary School)3033.3
 3.3%
   5th Grade Math (Schenectady City School District)1216.3
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students414363
 12.3%
African American11576
 33.9%
American Indian00
Asian3564
 82.9%
Hispanic8783
 4.6%
Pacific Islander00
White12086
 28.3%
Two or More Races5754
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.2%68.9%
 10.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Howe Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 363 students attended Howe Elementary School.

Howe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.4% of New York elementary schools.

Students at Howe Elementary School are 24% White, 23% Hispanic, 21% African American, 18% Asian, 15% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Oneida Middle School
High : Schenectady High School


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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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