HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Howard Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Madera Unified school district, located in Madera, CA with about 518 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Howard Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Howard Elementary School, located in Madera, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Madera Unified School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. The campus is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school.

Like many schools in the Madera Unified system, Howard Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school's curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. Through a combination of classroom instruction, enrichment opportunities, and a focus on essential literacy and numeracy skills, Howard Elementary aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Howard Elementary at (559) 674-8568 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

13878 Rd. 21 1/2
Madera, CA 93637-9212
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HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Madera, CA with about 518 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Madera Unified
Total Students:
518
Teachers:
21.49
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 518 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
83.0%
White
13.7%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
45.8%
Male
54.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.