At a glance
Reported students
418
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
833
Howard El: 418 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. 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
- 415
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Howard El
Howard El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in San Antonio. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Alamo Heights ISD. NCES reports 418 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, below the Texas median of 14.8:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (43.8%). English learners represent 12.8% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Howard El
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.49 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.8%
- Hispanic49%
- Black2.2%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.9%
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 Alamo Heights ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cambridge El
Elementary · Grades 01–05
806 reported students
Woodridge El
Elementary · Grades 01–05
833 reported students
Alamo Heights J H
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,123 reported students
Alamo Heights H S
High · Grades 09–12
1,569 reported students
Public schools near Howard El
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodridge El Elementary · Alamo Heights ISD | 01–05 | 833 | 0.7 mi |
| Cambridge El Elementary · Alamo Heights ISD | 01–05 | 806 | 1.6 mi |
| Northwood El Elementary · North East ISD | PK–05 | 303 | 1.6 mi |
| Northeast El Campus Elementary · Charter · Southwest Preparatory School | PK–05 | 68 | 1.7 mi |
| Ridgeview El Elementary · North East ISD | KG–05 | 487 | 1.8 mi |
| Basis San Antonio- Pri North Central Campus Elementary · Charter · Basis Texas | KG–05 | 780 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Howard El
What grades does Howard El serve?
Howard El reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Alamo Heights ISD.
How many students attend Howard El?
Howard El reported 418 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 415 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Howard El?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 418 students and 31.49 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Howard El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Howard El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Alamo Heights ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Howard El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
23% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Howard El in?
Howard El is part of Alamo Heights ISD, based in San Antonio, TX, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Howard El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Woodridge El (0.7 mi), Cambridge El (1.6 mi), Northwood El (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.