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#2245 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 47% in state
Walter B Howard Elementary School
Elementary School · New Lebanon Central School District · New Lebanon, NY
A New Lebanon Central School District elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1478 RTE 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walter B Howard Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walter B Howard Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,596
Median home value
$247,500
Median rent
$983/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
New Lebanon Central School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $30,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walter B Howard Elementary School is listed in NEW LEBANON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walter B Howard Elementary School
Walter B Howard Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Lebanon, NY, part of New Lebanon Central School District, serving approximately 220 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,245 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walter B Howard Elementary School
What grades does Walter B Howard Elementary School serve?
Walter B Howard Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Walter B Howard Elementary School?
Walter B Howard Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter B Howard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter B Howard Elementary School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walter B Howard Elementary School rank in NY?
Walter B Howard Elementary School ranks #2,245 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Walter B Howard Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walter B Howard Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Walter B Howard Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walter B Howard Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Walter B Howard Elementary School a charter school?
No, Walter B Howard Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walter B Howard Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Walter B Howard Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walter B Howard Elementary School?
41.8% of students at Walter B Howard 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (518) 794-7600
- Area population (ZIP 12125)
- 1,147
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 · 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 12125; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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