Howe Elementary

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Howe Elementary is a public elementary school in Green Bay, Wisconsin, serving 372 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Green Bay Area Public School District, which is ranked 375 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Howe Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools, with significantly below-average academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 16.07% of 3rd graders, 27.03% of 4th graders, and 23.81% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 36.74%, 41.1%, and 38.37%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low in mathematics, with only 10.71% of 3rd graders, 24.32% of 4th graders, and 28.57% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the district averages of 43.26%, 44.3%, and 41.27%. Howe Elementary also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.8% to 57.3%, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Interestingly, Howe Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower than the nearby Webster Elementary and Aldo Leopold Community School K-8, which have higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The nearby schools also have lower chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to Howe Elementary, which has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at 93.01%, compared to the district average of 75.87%.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 525 S Madison St
       Green Bay, WI  54301-4103


(920) 448-2141

District: Green Bay Area Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
956th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,631 Help


Students who attend Howe Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Washington Middle
High:    East High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  372

Racial breakdown:

African American:
33.3%
Hispanic:
21.8%
White:
19.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93% Help


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Compare Details Howe Elementary ranks worse than 90.1% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 25th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Green Bay Area Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.96. (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 Student population at Howe Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (33.3%), Hispanic (21.8%), White (19.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Green Bay Area Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Howe Elementary is 10.4, which is the 5th best among 27 elementary schools in the Green Bay Area Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howe Elementary is $16,631, which is the 6th highest among 27 elementary schools in the Green Bay Area Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Howe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Howe Elementary 956th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Howe Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Green Bay Area Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Green Bay Area Public School District 375th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Howe Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Howe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 6.39 592nd 633 6.5%
2005 4.43 600th 632 5.1%
2006 5.78 670th 712 5.9%
2007 13.01 626th 689 9.1%
2008 13.65 933rd 1021 8.6%
2009 7.89 971st 1030 5.7%
2010 19.50 930th 1045 11.0%
2011 24.25 917th 1046 12.3%
2012 20.58 924th 1045 11.6%
2013 4.91 1007th 1053 4.4%
2014 3.35 1021st 1061 3.8%
2015 5.42 1009th 1076 6.2%
2016 6.16 1001st 1075 6.9%
2017 4.54 1004th 1071 6.3%
2018 7.28 943rd 1025 8.0%
2019 6.30 966th 1037 6.8%
2021 9.18 952nd 1050 9.3%
2022 6.54 985th 1067 7.7%
2023 7.26 973rd 1067 8.8%
2024 8.96 956th 1061 9.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Howe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.32 83rd 85 2.4%
2024 16.54 105th 119 11.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Howe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.17 155th 287 46.0%
2019 33.66 201st 275 26.9%
2021 34.43 157th 222 29.3%
2022 30.52 190th 248 23.4%
2023 39.08 150th 249 39.8%
2024 23.47 243rd 269 9.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Howe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.21 705th 721 2.2%
2019 13.73 733rd 742 1.2%
2021 36.05 480th 746 35.7%
2022 13.22 740th 748 1.1%
2023 21.74 654th 770 15.1%
2024 22.32 660th 790 16.5%
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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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.42 820th 854 4.0%
2022 9.70 825th 859 4.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Howe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.80 917th 997 8.0%
2019 8.21 930th 1002 7.2%
2021 9.88 912th 1004 9.2%
2022 8.87 934th 1017 8.2%
2023 12.24 893rd 1010 11.6%
2024 10.35 904th 1011 10.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Howe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.17 904th 997 9.3%
2019 9.24 917th 1002 8.5%
2021 11.81 894th 1003 10.9%
2022 7.78 935th 1017 8.1%
2023 6.10 950th 1011 6.0%
2024 10.50 914th 1012 9.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Howe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.31 82nd 165 50.3%
2019 37.70 89th 161 44.7%
2021 57.47 33rd 141 76.6%
2022 48.38 56th 133 57.9%
2023 37.77 73rd 138 47.1%
2024 53.10 56th 137 59.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Howe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.26 198th 271 26.9%
2019 26.94 217th 266 18.4%
2021 23.79 229th 274 16.4%
2022 25.65 232nd 296 21.6%
2023 12.43 283rd 290 2.4%
2024 21.06 286th 331 13.6%
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Rank History for White students at Howe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.07 677th 686 1.3%
2019 5.17 704th 718 1.9%
2022 2.03 697th 704 1.0%
2023 34.04 537th 715 24.9%
2024 12.45 676th 727 7.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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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 Not Specified Total
1988 466 8 78 15 38 n/a n/a 0 605
1989 383 13 107 13 25 n/a n/a 0 541
1990 258 6 134 11 29 n/a n/a 0 438
1991 265 6 135 16 32 n/a n/a 0 454
1992 263 6 132 26 32 n/a n/a 0 459
1993 300 4 124 22 31 n/a n/a 0 481
1994 264 7 161 23 25 n/a n/a 0 480
1995 193 14 120 29 40 n/a n/a 0 396
1996 193 14 120 29 40 n/a n/a 0 396
1997 249 21 157 36 35 n/a n/a 0 498
1998 257 33 142 45 50 n/a n/a 0 527
1999 227 41 121 63 31 n/a n/a 0 483
2000 213 55 110 73 32 n/a n/a 0 483
2001 213 50 93 116 44 n/a n/a 0 516
2002 165 69 42 149 43 n/a n/a 0 468
2003 165 69 42 149 43 n/a n/a 0 468
2004 146 85 37 180 34 n/a n/a 0 482
2005 141 78 49 164 25 n/a n/a 0 457
2006 127 74 80 159 35 n/a n/a 0 475
2007 113 61 75 126 25 n/a n/a 0 400
2008 129 70 29 127 20 n/a n/a 0 375
2009 134 94 39 130 26 n/a n/a 0 423
2010 142 92 23 153 34 n/a n/a 0 444
2011 131 79 17 154 28 0 13 0 422
2012 110 75 17 165 19 0 17 0 403
2013 107 91 15 174 20 0 22 0 429
2014 99 103 26 187 30 0 39 0 484
2015 91 104 20 163 28 0 52 0 458
2016 94 98 20 139 35 0 53 0 439
2017 85 102 23 156 39 0 60 0 465
2018 87 84 28 148 30 0 45 0 422
2019 80 103 26 127 32 1 39 0 408
2020 61 105 21 80 23 0 41 0 331
2021 50 105 22 86 23 0 38 0 324
2022 71 121 21 81 25 0 53 0 372
2023 71 124 27 81 24 0 45 0 372

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
1988 605 31.5 19.2 18.2
1989 541 28.6 18.9 38.8
1990 438 29.3 14.9 56.2
1991 454 30.1 15.0 20
1992 459 32.0 14.3 19.8
1993 481 33.1 14.5 21.4
1994 480 32.9 14.6 23.5
1995 396 34.4 11.5 24.5
1996 396 34.4 11.5 24.5
1997 498 39.3 12.7 25.1
1998 527 38.3 13.8 25.8
1999 483 39.5 12.2 31.9
2000 483 37.4 12.9 31.3
2001 516 41.3 12.5 33.7
2002 468 47.0 10.0 90.4
2003 468 47.0 10.0 90.4
2004 482 48.1 10.0 87.1
2005 457 45.9 10.0 n/a
2006 475 53.7 8.8 n/a
2007 400 41.8 9.6 91.3
2008 375 43.1 8.7 90.7
2009 423 35.4 11.9 90.1
2010 444 41.6 10.6 90.1
2011 422 38.0 11.1 94.3
2012 403 36.6 10.9 76.9
2013 429 39.0 11.0 90
2014 484 42.7 11.3 91.9
2015 458 n/a n/a 94.1
2016 439 41.0 10.7 94.5
2017 465 41.4 11.2 86.7
2018 422 38.4 10.9 83.2
2019 408 38.8 10.5 90.9
2020 331 32.3 10.2 94.9
2021 324 31.3 10.3 93.2
2022 372 29.9 12.4 90.3
2023 372 35.5 10.4 93

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
1988 605 31.5 19.2 18.2
1989 541 28.6 18.9 38.8
1990 438 29.3 14.9 56.2
1991 454 30.1 15.0 20
1992 459 32.0 14.3 19.8
1993 481 33.1 14.5 21.4
1994 480 32.9 14.6 23.5
1995 396 34.4 11.5 24.5
1996 396 34.4 11.5 24.5
1997 498 39.3 12.7 25.1
1998 527 38.3 13.8 25.8
1999 483 39.5 12.2 31.9
2000 483 37.4 12.9 31.3
2001 516 41.3 12.5 33.7
2002 468 47.0 10.0 90.4
2003 468 47.0 10.0 90.4
2004 482 48.1 10.0 87.1
2005 457 45.9 10.0 n/a
2006 475 53.7 8.8 n/a
2007 400 41.8 9.6 91.3
2008 375 43.1 8.7 90.7
2009 423 35.4 11.9 90.1
2010 444 41.6 10.6 90.1
2011 422 38.0 11.1 94.3
2012 403 36.6 10.9 76.9
2013 429 39.0 11.0 90
2014 484 42.7 11.3 91.9
2015 458 n/a n/a 94.1
2016 439 41.0 10.7 94.5
2017 465 41.4 11.2 86.7
2018 422 38.4 10.9 83.2
2019 408 38.8 10.5 90.9
2020 331 32.3 10.2 94.9
2021 324 31.3 10.3 93.2
2022 372 29.9 12.4 90.3
2023 372 35.5 10.4 93

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,001 (13.2%) $13,203 (86.8%) $15,204
2020 $2,506 (15.5%) $13,676 (84.5%) $16,182
2021 $2,472 (14.9%) $14,160 (85.1%) $16,631

Data source: Wisconsin 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 966th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 973rd of 1067 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Howe Elementary)9.68.2
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Green Bay Area Public School District)27.324.7
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Howe Elementary)23.16.1
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Green Bay Area Public School District)43.239.4
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Howe Elementary)10.515.2
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Green Bay Area Public School District)33.429.6
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Howe Elementary)21.117.4
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Green Bay Area Public School District)38.935.8
 3.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Howe Elementary)21.432.6
 11.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Green Bay Area Public School District)43.444.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Howe Elementary)17.923.9
 6%
   4th Grade Science (Green Bay Area Public School District)41.637.1
 4.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Howe Elementary)8.16.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Green Bay Area Public School District)29.424.3
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Howe Elementary)12.92.2
 10.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Green Bay Area Public School District)37.137.1
 0%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students408372
 8.8%
African American103124
 20.4%
American Indian3224
 25%
Asian2627
 3.8%
Hispanic12781
 36.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White8071
 11.3%
Two or More Races3945
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.9%93%
 2.1%


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Students at Howe Elementary are 33% African American, 22% Hispanic, 19% White, 12% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 6% American Indian.

Howe Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.9% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

Students who attend Howe Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Washington Middle
High : East High

In the 2022-23 school year, 372 students attended Howe Elementary.


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

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