Very Good
#1720 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 36% in state
Howe Elementary School
Elementary School · SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1065 BAKER AVE, Schenectady, NY 12308
Enrollment
414
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
414
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,720 of 4,742
In Schenectady
#10 of 32
public schools
In district
#2 of 15
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Howe Elementary School
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About Howe Elementary School
Howe Elementary School is a public elementary school in Schenectady, NY, part of SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Howe Elementary School serves approximately 414 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Howe Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,720 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Howe Elementary School show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 4.0
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Howe Elementary School 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.
55% of students at Howe Elementary School 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 Elementary School — Students at Howe Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 20 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Howe Elementary School Compares
See how Howe Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1065 BAKER AVE, Schenectady, NY 12308
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Howe Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HILLSIDE SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is JESSIE T ZOLLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 0.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, ST KATERI PARISH SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 0.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Schenectady, see our Schenectady schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 12308 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,789
Median Home Value
$180,100
Median Rent
$1,159/mo
Population
13,985
College Educated
29.5%
Homeownership
44.4%
Avg Commute
22.8 min
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Median Age
34.6
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| ARROWHEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL East Setauket, NY | 7.0 |
| BEDFORD VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bedford, NY | 7.0 |
| BOONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Boonville, NY | 7.0 |
| BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 7.0 |
| CHARLOTTE SIDWAY SCHOOL Grand Island, NY | 7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Howe Elementary School
What grades does Howe Elementary School serve?
Howe Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Howe Elementary School?
Howe Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howe Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howe Elementary School rank in NY?
Howe Elementary School ranks #1,720 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Howe Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Howe Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howe Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Howe Elementary School a charter school?
No, Howe Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howe Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Howe Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howe Elementary School?
71.0% of students at Howe Elementary 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 71.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Schenectady County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.8%
- Phone
- (518) 370-8295
Resources & Links
District
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 9,185
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $26,147
- District Rank
- #2 of 15
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