D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Howard Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 502 W 9TH ST, Grand Island, NE 68801
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in Nebraska
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Nebraska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
463
Students
enrolled
15.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%7/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nebraska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−16 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−16 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nebraska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White50%30%reading -15 pts, math -34 pts11th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%37%reading -4 pts, math +2 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income37%37%reading -1 pts, math +0 pts31st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 502 W 9TH ST
City Grand Island
ZIP Code 68801
District 3100016
NCES School ID 310001601018
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 68801

Understanding the community around Howard Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,266
Per Capita Income $29,196
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%
High School or Higher 79.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $162,200
Median Rent $897
Owner-Occupied 57.3%
Renter-Occupied 42.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Howard Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.0%
Female 52.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 88.6%
White 8.0%
Black 1.1%
Two or More Races 1.7%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 463
Teachers (FTE) 30.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has 463 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1.
What grades does Howard Elementary School serve?
Howard Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Howard Elementary School receive per student?
Howard Elementary School receives $13,910 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Howard Elementary School in 68801 ▼
Avg Home Value
$226,526
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,289
1-Year Change
+2.1%
% Renters
42.7%

Other Schools in 68801

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026