Below Average
#1603 of 1,786 schools in TN
R Howell Elementary
Elementary School · Maury County · Columbia, TN
A Maury County elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
653 Bear Creek PIKE, Columbia, TN 38401
- Math 23% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at R Howell Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where R Howell Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,062/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), 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
$69,467
Median home value
$295,200
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agathos Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Riverside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–4 | 3.6 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Highland Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | 4.6 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Battle Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–4 | Not available | 631 | 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.
Maury County
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #19 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,129NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
R Howell Elementary is listed in Maury County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R Howell Elementary
R Howell Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, TN, part of Maury County, serving approximately 594 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,603 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R Howell Elementary
What grades does R Howell Elementary serve?
R Howell Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend R Howell Elementary?
R Howell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 594 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R Howell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at R Howell Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R Howell Elementary rank in TN?
R Howell Elementary ranks #1,603 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is R Howell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
R Howell Elementary 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 R Howell Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R Howell Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is R Howell Elementary a charter school?
No, R Howell Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R Howell Elementary a Title I school?
No, R Howell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 594
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Maury County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.0%
- Phone
- (931) 540-1032
- Area population (ZIP 38401)
- 66,696
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 38401; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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