Howe Elementary, IA
RegularPublic SchoolKindergarten–Grade 5
2900 Indianola, Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8413
How Howe Elementary Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score43
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Howe Elementary
286Students
100%Low-Income Students
21Teachers
14 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 51% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 17% | 17% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 17% | 15% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 17% | 15% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 15% | 15% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 15% | 16% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 19% | 16% | 14% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 17% | 5% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 30% | 80% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36% | 9% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Other | 8% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Howe Elementary
42%Math Proficiency
47%Reading Proficiency
44%Average Proficiency
95%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44% | 76% | 50% |
| Male | 47% | 74% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 50% | 73% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 44% | 72% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 50% | 72% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 59% | 59% |
| Black | 30% | 47% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 78% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 57% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 24% | 40% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 44% | 64% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 30% | 40% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Howe Elementary
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
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Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near Howe Elementary, IA
St Anthony Elementary School
1 miles, NW
Des Moines Adventist School
2 miles, W
Holy Family School
3 miles, N
Joshua Christian Academy
3 miles, N