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#90 of 143 private schools in NE
Howell's Community Catholic
Elementary School
312 S 2ND ST, Howells, NE 68641
Enrollment
40
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
40
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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About Howell's Community Catholic
Howell's Community Catholic is a private elementary school in Howells, NE. Howell's Community Catholic serves approximately 40 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Howell's Community Catholic has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 143 private schools in NE.
- This school 5.9 · Average
- NE avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 40 students, Howell's Community Catholic is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.2:1 students to teachers, Howell's Community Catholic sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Howell's Community Catholic is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Howell's Community Catholic compares to the 2 public schools in Howells, NE
Student Demographics
All Schools in Howells
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Howell's Community Catholic (this school) | 5.9 |
| HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 8.8 |
| HOWELLS-DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/HOWELLS | — |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NE.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NE
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
312 S 2ND ST, Howells, NE 68641
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Howell's Community Catholic may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HOWELLS-DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/DODGE (rated 9.0/10, 6.3 miles away, in nearby Dodge), which scores notably higher. Another option is WISNER-PILGER ELEM SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 19.3 miles away, in nearby Wisner), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CLARKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 6.3 miles away, in nearby Clarkson), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Howells, see our Howells schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 17.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HOWELLS-DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/HOWELLS Howells | 0.3 mi | — |
| HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Howells | 0.3 mi | 8.8 |
| CLARKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Clarkson | 6.3 mi | 7.9 |
| CLARKSON JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL Clarkson | 6.3 mi | 6.9 |
| HOWELLS-DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/DODGE Dodge | 6.3 mi | 9.0 |
| ST WENCESLAUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dodge | 6.4 mi | — |
| SCHUYLER ELEMENTARY-FISHER'S Schuyler | 13.9 mi | 5.2 |
| LEIGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Leigh | 12.3 mi | 5.2 |
| LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL Leigh | 12.3 mi | 7.5 |
| SCHUYLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schuyler | 18.2 mi | 5.3 |
| DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL Schuyler | 18.5 mi | 5.5 |
| NORTH WARD PREKINDERGARTEN Schuyler | 18.9 mi | 3.1 |
| SCHUYLER MIDDLE SCHOOL Schuyler | 19.3 mi | 5.7 |
| WISNER-PILGER ELEM SCHOOL Wisner | 19.3 mi | 8.3 |
| WISNER-PILGER HIGH SCHOOL Wisner | 19.3 mi | 8.1 |
| SCHUYLER HEADSTART Schuyler | 19.4 mi | 3.2 |
| SCHUYLER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Schuyler | 19.7 mi | 5.3 |
| STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Stanton | 19.2 mi | 7.9 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL West Point | 17.2 mi | 5.0 |
| GUARDIAN ANGELS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Point | 17.3 mi | 4.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 68641 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,726
Median Home Value
$121,100
Median Rent
$583/mo
Population
986
College Educated
23%
Homeownership
84.8%
Avg Commute
23.6 min
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Median Age
53.8
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| WILCOX-HILDRETH UPPER ELEMENTARY Wilcox, NE | 5.9 |
| RICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Richland, NE | 5.8 |
| HARRISON GRADE SCHOOL Harrison, NE | 6.1 |
| SPRING VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Springview, NE | 6.1 |
| ZION CLASSICAL ACADEMY Hastings, NE | 6.2 |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL Osmond, NE | 5.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Howell's Community Catholic
What grades does Howell's Community Catholic serve?
Howell's Community Catholic serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Howell's Community Catholic?
Howell's Community Catholic has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howell's Community Catholic?
The student-teacher ratio at Howell's Community Catholic is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Howell's Community Catholic rank in NE?
Howell's Community Catholic ranks #90 of 143 private schools in NE.
What is Howell's Community Catholic's MySchoolScout rating?
Howell's Community Catholic has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Howell's Community Catholic a private school?
Yes, Howell's Community Catholic is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Howell's Community Catholic a religious school?
Howell's Community Catholic has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Colfax County
- Phone
- (402) 986-1689
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