Excellent
#38 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 2% in state
Howe Elementary
Elementary School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN
A Minneapolis Public School District elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
3733 43RD AVE S, Minneapolis, MN 55406
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Howe Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Howe Elementary 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 Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,330/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minneapolis), 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
$91,865
Median home value
$335,500
Median rent
$1,276/mo
College educated
56%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dowling ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Minnehaha Academy Lower SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Northrop ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Sunny Hollow MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 129 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Minneapolis Public School District
- Schools in district
- 98
- Rank in district
- #8 of 78
- District spending per student
- $21,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Howe Elementary is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howe Elementary
Howe Elementary is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 245 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howe Elementary
What grades does Howe Elementary serve?
Howe Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Howe Elementary?
Howe Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Howe Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howe Elementary rank in MN?
Howe Elementary ranks #38 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Howe Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Howe Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howe Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Howe Elementary a charter school?
No, Howe Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howe Elementary a Title I school?
No, Howe Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howe Elementary?
30.2% of students at Howe 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (612) 668-4640
- Area population (ZIP 55406)
- 35,863
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 55406; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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