Below Average
#8374 of 9,539 schools in CA
Howe Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · San Juan Unified
2404 Howe Ave., Sacramento, CA 95825
Enrollment
710
Student-Teacher
25.4:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
710
Student-Teacher
25.4:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#8,374 of 9,539
In Sacramento
#150 of 198
public schools
In district
#42 of 65
San Juan Unified
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Howe Avenue Elementary
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About Howe Avenue Elementary
Howe Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Sacramento, CA, part of San Juan Unified. Howe Avenue Elementary serves approximately 710 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Howe Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,374 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Howe Avenue Elementary show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.2 · Below Average
- District avg 4.5
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Howe Avenue Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Howe Avenue Elementary runs 25.4:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
47% of students at Howe Avenue Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Howe Avenue Elementary — Students at Howe Avenue Elementary score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
83.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.2/10.
How Howe Avenue Elementary Compares
See how Howe Avenue Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2404 Howe Ave., Sacramento, CA 95825
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Howe Avenue Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST PHILOMENE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 (rated 6.0/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST IGNATIUS PARISH SCHOOL (rated 5.1/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Sacramento, see our Sacramento schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95825 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$64,264
Median Home Value
$433,500
Median Rent
$1,582/mo
Population
37,077
College Educated
32.9%
Homeownership
24.8%
Avg Commute
23.5 min
Poverty Rate
25.6%
Median Age
32.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Howe Avenue Elementary
What grades does Howe Avenue Elementary serve?
Howe Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Howe Avenue Elementary?
Howe Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 710 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howe Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Howe Avenue Elementary is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howe Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Howe Avenue Elementary ranks #8,374 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Howe Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Howe Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Howe Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howe Avenue Elementary has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Howe Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Howe Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howe Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Howe Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howe Avenue Elementary?
83.4% of students at Howe Avenue Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 710
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 83.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.6%
- Phone
- (916) 971-5165
Resources & Links
District
San Juan Unified- District Enrollment
- 38,488
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,374
- District Rank
- #42 of 65
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