HOWELL ROAD SCHOOL

VALLEY STREAM 13 UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.valleystream13.com

566 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Howell Road School, located in Valley Stream, New York, is a cornerstone of the Valley Stream Union Free School District 13. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learning habits. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success both within the classroom and as contributing members of the broader community.

The school is characterized by its strong sense of community and active parent involvement, which are central to its operational philosophy. Through a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and a commitment to instructional innovation, Howell Road School strives to meet the unique needs of every child. As part of District 13, the school works closely with district leadership to ensure that its educational practices are aligned with modern standards, providing students with the essential tools and resources necessary for their future academic journeys.

566

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOWELL ROAD SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	140
Black	153
Asian	221
Two or More	4
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

Asian
221 (39.0 %)
Black
153 (27.0 %)
Hispanic
140 (24.7 %)
White
38 (6.7 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.1 %)
Two or More
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)

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:	VALLEY STREAM 13 UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)568-6130
Website:	http://www.valleystream13.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 109

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 63