WALTER B HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
230 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
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.
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.
230
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 216 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 10 |
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White216 (93.9 %)
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Two or More10 (4.3 %)
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Asian2 (0.9 %)
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Hispanic1 (0.4 %)
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Black1 (0.4 %)
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: | NEW LEBANON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (518)794-7600 |
| Website: | http://www.newlebanoncsd.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 230 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 24.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 109 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
18
Kindergarten
30
Grade 1
35
Grade 2
26
Grade 3
37
Grade 4
25
Grade 5
20
Grade 6
39
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 18 |
| Kindergarten | 30 |
| Grade 1 | 35 |
| Grade 2 | 26 |
| Grade 3 | 37 |
| Grade 4 | 25 |
| Grade 5 | 20 |
| Grade 6 | 39 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 119 | 51.7% |
| Male | 111 | 48.3% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
154 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
234 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th