Needs Improvement
#1960 of 2,105 schools in WI
Howe Elementary
Elementary School · Green Bay Area Public School District
525 S Madison St, Green Bay, WI 54301
Enrollment
340
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
340
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Wisconsin schools
#1,960 of 2,105
In Green Bay
#51 of 57
public schools
In district
#37 of 42
Green Bay Area Public School District
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Howe Elementary
Elementary School in Green Bay · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Howe Elementary
Howe Elementary is a public elementary school in Green Bay, WI, part of Green Bay Area Public School District. Howe Elementary serves approximately 340 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Howe Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,960 of 2,105 schools in WI.
Structured state assessment records for Howe Elementary show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 6.0
- WI avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
50% of students at Howe 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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Howe Elementary — Students at Howe Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
92.6%
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
↓ DecliningAverage 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: 3.6/10.
How Howe Elementary Compares
See how Howe Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
525 S Madison St, Green Bay, WI 54301
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Howe Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Leonardo da Vinci School for Gifted Learners (rated 8.8/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Webster Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Fort Howard Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Green Bay, see our Green Bay schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Leonardo da Vinci School for Gifted Learners Green Bay | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Aldo Leopold Community School K-8 Green Bay | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Green Bay | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| John Dewey Academy of Learning Green Bay | 0.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Northeast Wisconsin School of Innovation Green Bay | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| GBAPS Community 4K Site Green Bay | 0.7 mi | 3.6 |
| Fort Howard Elementary Green Bay | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Bay View Green Bay | 0.8 mi | — |
| Dr Rosa Minoka-Hill School Green Bay | 0.8 mi | 5.2 |
| Tank Elementary Green Bay | 0.9 mi | 4.2 |
| Washington Middle Green Bay | 0.9 mi | 3.3 |
| East High Green Bay | 1.1 mi | 3.5 |
| Jefferson Head Start Learning Center Green Bay | 1.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Nicolet Elementary Green Bay | 1.1 mi | 4.8 |
| West High Green Bay | 1.3 mi | 4.0 |
| Webster Elementary Green Bay | 1.7 mi | 8.4 |
| Sullivan Elementary Green Bay | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Green Bay Head Start Green Bay | 1.6 mi | 3.7 |
| GREEN BAY AREA CATHOLIC EDU. INC GRACE Green Bay | 1.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Lincoln Elementary Green Bay | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 54301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$76,768
Median Home Value
$205,900
Median Rent
$929/mo
Population
21,674
College Educated
37.8%
Homeownership
65.7%
Avg Commute
18.2 min
Poverty Rate
9%
Median Age
40.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Brass Community School Kenosha, WI | 3.8 |
| Fifty-Third Street Elementary Milwaukee, WI | 3.8 |
| Horace Mann Elementary West Allis, WI | 3.8 |
| McKinley Elementary Kenosha, WI | 3.8 |
| Merrill Elementary Oshkosh, WI | 3.8 |
| River Trail School of Agricultural Science Milwaukee, WI | 3.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Howe Elementary
What grades does Howe Elementary serve?
Howe Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Howe Elementary?
Howe Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Howe Elementary is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howe Elementary rank in WI?
Howe Elementary ranks #1,960 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Howe Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Howe Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howe Elementary has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Howe Elementary a charter school?
No, Howe Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howe Elementary a Title I school?
No, Howe Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howe Elementary?
92.6% of students at Howe 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
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Brown County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.3%
- Phone
- (920) 448-2141
Resources & Links
District
Green Bay Area Public School District- District Enrollment
- 18,579
- Schools in District
- 44
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,394
- District Rank
- #37 of 42
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