Howard Elementary - 02

Howard Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school in Howard, SD, part of the Howard School District 48-3. The school serves approximately 131 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 92nd percentile among SD schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 45% proficiency in math and 60% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (8.4/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $70,365, where 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 131 students, Howard Elementary - 02 is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Howard Elementary - 02 may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.