WALTER B HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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.
230
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALTER B HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White216
Hispanic1
Black1
Asian2
Two or More10
  • White
    216 (93.9 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (4.3 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WALTER B HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten18
Kindergarten30
Grade 135
Grade 226
Grade 337
Grade 425
Grade 520
Grade 639
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WALTER B HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11951.7%
Male11148.3%