Ogden Elementary School

www.ogdenschools.org

321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Howe Elementary School, located in Ogden, Iowa, serves as a foundational pillar of the Ogden Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students in their formative years. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character-building initiatives, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while cultivating a strong sense of community pride.

As part of a smaller school district, Howe Elementary benefits from a close-knit atmosphere where staff and faculty can provide personalized attention to individual student needs. The school prioritizes effective communication between educators and families to ensure a holistic approach to education. Through its official website, the school maintains transparency, providing resources and updates that keep parents informed and involved, ultimately working toward the district’s mission of empowering students to reach their full potential.

321

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ogden Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	7
Black	1
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
304 (94.7 %)
Two or More
8 (2.5 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.2 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	No
District:	Ogden Comm School District
Phone:	(515)275-2795
Website:	http://www.ogdenschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 55