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Howe Elementary School

Summary:

Howe Elementary School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in Howe, Oklahoma, with a student population of 464. The school is part of the Howe School District, which is ranked 115 out of 295 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Howe Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science. In the 2022-2023 school year, 51% of 3rd graders, 63% of 4th graders, and 48% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages of 34%, 35%, and 27%, respectively. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 39% is also above the state average of 35%. This academic success is achieved despite the school having a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 59.27% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Howe Elementary's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.9 may contribute to its strong performance.

Compared to nearby schools, Howe Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, with a significant Native American representation (25%) and a relatively high percentage of white students (60.34%). While some nearby schools, such as Poteau Upper Elementary School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, Howe Elementary's ability to support student learning despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by its population is a notable achievement. The school's improvement over time, moving from a 2-star rating in 2020-2021 to a 4-star rating in 2022-2023, suggests that the school is implementing effective strategies to support student success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 21444 E N Railroad Street
       Howe, OK  74940-4940

(918) 658-3508

District: Howe

SchoolDigger Rank:
84th of 276 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,832 Help


Students who attend Howe Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Howe High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  464

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.3%
American Indian:
25.0%
Hispanic:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Howe Elementary School ranks better than 69.6% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.33. (See more...)
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Compare Details Howe Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.3%), American Indian (25%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.3% 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 17.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howe Elementary School is $11,832.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Howe Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Howe:

SchoolDigger ranks Howe 115th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Howe Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Howe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 60.18 335th 840 60.1%
2010 38.98 607th 845 28.2%
2011 34.64 657th 846 22.3%
2015 41.28 602nd 957 37.1%
2016 37.90 344th 498 30.9%
2019 50.77 182nd 411 55.7%
2021 41.46 386th 646 40.2%
2023 63.33 84th 276 69.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Howe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.26 94th 506 81.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Howe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.89 349th 403 13.4%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Howe Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 43.87 339th 521 34.9%
2010 61.79 193rd 539 64.2%
2011 54.07 274th 542 49.4%
2016 47.10 179th 332 46.1%
2021 20.18 360th 407 11.5%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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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
1988 146 0 0 0 33 n/a n/a 0 179
1989 134 0 0 0 46 n/a n/a 0 180
1990 176 0 0 0 25 n/a n/a 0 201
1991 173 0 0 1 20 n/a n/a 0 194
1992 176 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1993 121 0 0 0 41 n/a n/a 0 162
1994 133 0 0 1 50 n/a n/a 0 184
1995 146 0 0 3 43 n/a n/a 0 192
1996 146 0 0 3 43 n/a n/a 0 192
1997 109 0 0 0 88 n/a n/a 0 197
1998 117 0 0 0 91 n/a n/a 0 208
1999 148 1 0 4 76 n/a n/a 0 229
2000 162 2 0 6 70 n/a n/a 0 240
2001 164 2 0 6 71 n/a n/a 0 243
2002 177 1 2 12 76 n/a n/a 0 268
2003 177 1 2 12 76 n/a n/a 0 268
2004 174 2 3 14 74 n/a n/a 0 267
2005 202 2 2 23 67 n/a n/a 0 296
2006 228 1 3 23 77 n/a n/a 0 332
2007 196 0 8 24 75 n/a n/a 0 303
2008 204 3 4 24 73 n/a n/a 0 308
2009 202 3 3 27 86 n/a n/a 0 321
2010 219 4 3 23 109 n/a n/a 0 358
2011 216 0 1 31 120 1 1 0 370
2012 225 2 2 49 106 0 0 0 384
2013 208 1 2 50 108 0 0 0 369
2014 220 3 2 33 110 0 3 0 371
2015 240 4 2 35 100 0 5 0 386
2016 217 3 2 34 134 0 13 0 403
2017 241 4 0 27 136 0 12 0 420
2018 224 4 0 21 136 0 18 0 403
2019 255 2 0 25 145 0 21 0 448
2020 244 5 0 21 138 0 18 0 426
2021 242 6 0 29 123 0 12 0 412
2022 265 4 0 29 127 2 12 0 439
2023 280 4 0 39 116 2 23 0 464

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
1988 179 11.0 16.2 n/a
1989 180 13.0 13.8 n/a
1990 201 12.5 16.0 n/a
1991 194 11.3 17.1 n/a
1992 176 11.6 15.1 62.5
1993 162 12.2 13.3 71
1994 184 12.6 14.6 48.4
1995 192 12.5 15.4 68.8
1996 192 12.5 15.4 68.8
1997 197 11.9 16.6 48.2
1998 208 12.4 16.8 45.7
1999 229 14.3 16.0 77.3
2000 240 15.0 16.0 72.9
2001 243 15.9 15.3 98.8
2002 268 18.7 14.3 81.7
2003 268 18.7 14.3 81.7
2004 267 16.8 15.9 83.9
2005 296 20.7 14.3 75.3
2006 332 22.0 15.1 78.3
2007 303 21.7 14.0 76.2
2008 308 22.8 13.5 77.3
2009 321 23.5 13.7 68.8
2010 358 21.4 16.7 75.7
2011 370 21.7 17.0 83.8
2012 384 22.7 16.9 78.6
2013 369 23.2 15.9 81.3
2014 371 21.6 17.1 77.6
2015 386 21.0 18.3 88.6
2016 403 23.0 17.5 92.3
2017 420 25.1 16.7 95
2018 403 24.7 16.3 99
2019 448 25.3 17.6 70.8
2020 426 24.4 17.4 76.3
2021 412 24.7 16.6 68.7
2022 439 23.7 18.4 56.7
2023 464 25.8 17.9 59.3

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
1988 179 11.0 16.2 n/a
1989 180 13.0 13.8 n/a
1990 201 12.5 16.0 n/a
1991 194 11.3 17.1 n/a
1992 176 11.6 15.1 62.5
1993 162 12.2 13.3 71
1994 184 12.6 14.6 48.4
1995 192 12.5 15.4 68.8
1996 192 12.5 15.4 68.8
1997 197 11.9 16.6 48.2
1998 208 12.4 16.8 45.7
1999 229 14.3 16.0 77.3
2000 240 15.0 16.0 72.9
2001 243 15.9 15.3 98.8
2002 268 18.7 14.3 81.7
2003 268 18.7 14.3 81.7
2004 267 16.8 15.9 83.9
2005 296 20.7 14.3 75.3
2006 332 22.0 15.1 78.3
2007 303 21.7 14.0 76.2
2008 308 22.8 13.5 77.3
2009 321 23.5 13.7 68.8
2010 358 21.4 16.7 75.7
2011 370 21.7 17.0 83.8
2012 384 22.7 16.9 78.6
2013 369 23.2 15.9 81.3
2014 371 21.6 17.1 77.6
2015 386 21.0 18.3 88.6
2016 403 23.0 17.5 92.3
2017 420 25.1 16.7 95
2018 403 24.7 16.3 99
2019 448 25.3 17.6 70.8
2020 426 24.4 17.4 76.3
2021 412 24.7 16.6 68.7
2022 439 23.7 18.4 56.7
2023 464 25.8 17.9 59.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Howe Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,936
2020 $7,612
2021 $8,476
2022 $9,423
2023 $11,832

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Howe 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 182nd of 411 Elementary schoolsRanks 84th of 276 Elementary schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Howe Elementary School)6651
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Howe)6651
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)4334
 9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Howe Elementary School)4263
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Howe)4263
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3835
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students448464
 3.6%
African American24
 100%
American Indian145116
 20%
Asian00
Hispanic2539
 56%
Pacific Islander02
White255280
 9.8%
Two or More Races2123
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.8%59.3%
 11.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Howe Elementary School

Students at Howe Elementary School are 60% White, 25% American Indian, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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

High : Howe High School

Howe Elementary School ranks 84th of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 464 students attended Howe Elementary School.


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