Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Howard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Howard Elementary School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Sep 4, 2025
School Mascot
Roadrunner
School Rankings
Howard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
66%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Roadrunner
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Elementary School's ranking?
Howard Elementary School is ranked #961 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Howard Elementary School?
477 students attend Howard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Howard Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howard Elementary School?
Howard Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Howard Elementary School offer ?
Howard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Howard Elementary School part of?
Howard Elementary School is part of Eugene SD 4j School District.
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