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#1290 of 1,815 schools in CO
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School
Elementary School · School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C · Denver, CO
A School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
14250 EAST ALBROOK DRIVE, Denver, CO 80239
- Math 15% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs CO 47% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,661
Median home value
$394,500
Median rent
$1,903/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80239; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcglone AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 835 | Compare → |
| Maxwell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 637 | Compare → |
| Oakland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Academy 360Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 231 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #155 of 196
- District spending per student
- $17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is listed in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is a public elementary school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 597 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,290 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School
What grades does Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School serve?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School rank in CO?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School ranks #1,290 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School a charter school?
No, Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School a Title I school?
No, Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School?
89.8% of students at Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 597
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.7%
- Phone
- (720) 424-2740
- Area population (ZIP 80239)
- 44,077
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80239; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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