Below Average
#801 of 967 schools in NE
Howard Elementary School
Elementary School · Grand Island Public Schools · Grand Island, NE
A Grand Island Public Schools elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
502 W 9TH ST, Grand Island, NE 68801
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Howard Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Howard Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,140/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Island), 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
$63,214
Median home value
$186,600
Median rent
$931/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68801; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Knickrehm Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 251 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grand Island Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #11 of 19
- District spending per student
- $13,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Howard Elementary School is listed in GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howard Elementary School
Howard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Island, NE, part of Grand Island Public Schools, serving approximately 463 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #801 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howard Elementary School
What grades does Howard Elementary School serve?
Howard Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howard Elementary School rank in NE?
Howard Elementary School ranks #801 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Howard Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Howard Elementary School 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 Howard Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howard Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Howard Elementary School a charter school?
No, Howard Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howard Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Howard Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (308) 385-5916
- Area population (ZIP 68801)
- 30,305
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 68801; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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