At a glance
Reported students
436
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
436
Howard Elementary School: 436 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 431
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.7:1
What the reported data says about Howard Elementary School
Howard Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Dearborn. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Dearborn City School District. NCES reports 436 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (95%) and Asian (1.8%). English learners represent 26.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Howard Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 26.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95%
- Hispanic1.4%
- Black0.9%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dearborn City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McCollough Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
424 reported students
Snow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
465 reported students
Salina Elementary P 3
Elementary · Grades PK–03
406 reported students
Geer Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
380 reported students
River Oaks Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
366 reported students
McDonald Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
357 reported students
Public schools near Howard Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School Elementary · Dearborn City School District | PK–05 | 316 | 0.6 mi |
| Haigh Elementary School Elementary · Dearborn City School District | PK–05 | 552 | 1 mi |
| Highview Elementary School Elementary · Crestwood School District | PK–04 | 395 | 1.4 mi |
| River Oaks Elementary School Elementary · Dearborn City School District | PK–05 | 366 | 1.4 mi |
| Kinloch Elementary School Elementary · Crestwood School District | KG–04 | 557 | 1.6 mi |
| Hillcrest Elementary School Elementary · Crestwood School District | KG–05 | 309 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Howard Elementary School
What grades does Howard Elementary School serve?
Howard Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dearborn City School District.
How many students attend Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School reported 436 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 431 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Howard Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 436 students and 29.29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Howard Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Howard Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dearborn City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Howard Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Howard Elementary School in?
Howard Elementary School is part of Dearborn City School District, based in Dearborn, MI, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Howard Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School (0.6 mi), Haigh Elementary School (1 mi), Highview Elementary School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.