Howard Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6

1301 N 8th St, Fort Smith, AR

Fort Smith School District

299 Students

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Velmar F. Greene

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1

Math Proficiency
29%

Reading Proficiency
31%

Academics

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

31%

Math Proficiency

29%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 19:1 Teachers 16	Full Time Teachers 16
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

371:1

Student Diversity

Female 50.6%	Male 49.4%
Hispanic 66.5%	White 13.9%
Two or more races 9.6%	Black 9.2%
Native American <1%	Asian <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 teacher

4/19/2014

My school is a PK-6 grade elementary with a rich tradition in Fort Smith, Arkansas. We have had many successes and continue to strive to improve for our students.

5.0 other

2/16/2012

From the front door and first experience with the receptionist Howard is upbeat, and positive. Those kids and their faculty and staff have it together. No one is messing around, education is top priority but student and their adults are treated with encourgment and dignity....Go admin at Howard, its...

4.0 teacher

6/3/2009

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$75K - $1M

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364

Average Home Value

$218,397

Median Lot Size

10,018 Sq Ft

% Renters

50%

Average Household Income

$76,998

% of College Grads

24.3%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,003 Sq Ft

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Howard Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Fort Smith, AR, in the Fort Smith neighborhood, and is served by the Fort Smith School District in Arkansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 299 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Howard Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $218,397. Discover additional schools in the area, like Belle Point Alternative Center, Northside High School, Westark Technical Center, and more. Learn more about what Fort Smith has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Howard Elementary School.

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