Howard Elementary

www.madera.k12.ca.us/howard

501 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

501

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	422
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Hispanic
422 (84.2 %)
White
53 (10.6 %)
Two or More
21 (4.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Madera Unified
Phone:	(559)674-8568
Website:	http://www.madera.k12.ca.us/howard
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 70

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Howard Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	47
Grade 6	70
Grade 7	52
Grade 8	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Howard Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	251	50.1%
Male	250	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)