WALTER B HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WALTER B HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW LEBANON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in NEW LEBANON, NY with about 219 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 19 teachers, WALTER B HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Walter B. Howard Elementary School is the primary elementary institution within the New Lebanon Central School District, located in the rural community of New Lebanon, New York. Serving students in the early grades, the school focuses on fostering a supportive, small-school environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting social-emotional growth. As part of a close-knit district, the school benefits from a personalized approach to education, aiming to prepare students for the transition to the secondary level through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with extracurricular opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of its community, often leveraging its location in the Columbia County area to engage students in local learning experiences. With a commitment to maintaining small class sizes and close partnerships between faculty, staff, and families, Walter B. Howard Elementary prioritizes an inclusive atmosphere where individual student needs are addressed. For families seeking more detailed information regarding their academic programming, district policies, or upcoming events, the school maintains an active presence through the official New Lebanon Central School District website.

For more information, contact WALTER B HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (518) 794-7600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.