Very Good
#734 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 35% in state
Fort Howard Elementary
Elementary School · Green Bay Area Public School District
520 Dousman St, Green Bay, WI 54303
Enrollment
257
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
257
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Wisconsin schools
#734 of 2,105
In Green Bay
#12 of 57
public schools
In district
#7 of 42
Green Bay Area Public School District
Academic growth
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Fort Howard Elementary
Fort Howard Elementary is a public elementary school in Green Bay, WI, part of Green Bay Area Public School District. Fort Howard Elementary serves approximately 257 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Fort Howard Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #734 of 2,105 schools in WI.
Structured state assessment records for Fort Howard Elementary show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- District avg 6.0
- WI avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
50% of students at Fort Howard Elementary 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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Fort Howard Elementary — Students at Fort Howard Elementary score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores WI FORWARD (2024-25)
Based on 34 test records from WI 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: 9.0/10.
How Fort Howard Elementary Compares
See how Fort Howard Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
520 Dousman St, Green Bay, WI 54303
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Fort Howard Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Leonardo da Vinci School for Gifted Learners (rated 8.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Katherine Johnson Academy of Enriched Virtual Learning (rated 7.1/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Aldo Leopold Community School K-8 (rated 6.9/10, 1.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Green Bay, see our Green Bay schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GBAPS Community 4K Site Green Bay | 0.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Jefferson Head Start Learning Center Green Bay | 0.6 mi | 4.0 |
| West High Green Bay | 0.6 mi | 4.0 |
| Tank Elementary Green Bay | 0.8 mi | 4.2 |
| Leonardo da Vinci School for Gifted Learners Green Bay | 0.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Howe Elementary Green Bay | 1.0 mi | 3.8 |
| John Dewey Academy of Learning Green Bay | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Northeast Wisconsin School of Innovation Green Bay | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| GREEN BAY AREA CATHOLIC EDU. INC GRACE Green Bay | 0.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Elmore Elementary Green Bay | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Lincoln Elementary Green Bay | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Katherine Johnson Academy of Enriched Virtual Learning Green Bay | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Aldo Leopold Community School K-8 Green Bay | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Green Bay | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Bay View Green Bay | 1.2 mi | — |
| Dr Rosa Minoka-Hill School Green Bay | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Franklin Middle Green Bay | 1.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Washington Middle Green Bay | 1.6 mi | 3.3 |
| Nicolet Elementary Green Bay | 1.5 mi | 4.8 |
| NOTRE DAME DE LA BAIE ACADEMY Green Bay | 1.5 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 54303 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$58,110
Median Home Value
$160,100
Median Rent
$859/mo
Population
27,694
College Educated
18%
Homeownership
48%
Avg Commute
19 min
Poverty Rate
16%
Median Age
34.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Birnamwood Elementary Birnamwood, WI | 7.3 |
| Cashton Elementary Cashton, WI | 7.3 |
| Clayton Elementary Neenah, WI | 7.3 |
| Dodgeland Elementary Juneau, WI | 7.3 |
| HIGH POINT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Madison, WI | 7.3 |
| Hilbert Elementary Hilbert, WI | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fort Howard Elementary
What grades does Fort Howard Elementary serve?
Fort Howard Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fort Howard Elementary?
Fort Howard Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Howard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Howard Elementary is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Howard Elementary rank in WI?
Fort Howard Elementary ranks #734 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Fort Howard Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Howard Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Fort Howard Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Howard Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fort Howard Elementary a charter school?
No, Fort Howard Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Howard Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fort Howard Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Howard Elementary?
86.4% of students at Fort Howard Elementary 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
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Brown County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.2%
- Phone
- (920) 448-2105
Resources & Links
District
Green Bay Area Public School District- District Enrollment
- 18,579
- Schools in District
- 44
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,394
- District Rank
- #7 of 42
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