Howard El Sch

90 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Howard Elementary School, located at 255 School Street in Howard, Pennsylvania, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Bald Eagle Area School District. As a community-oriented institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social development, and the personal growth of its student body. It plays a vital role in the small, rural community of Howard, providing a local educational setting that focuses on preparing students for their future transitions to middle and high school.

The school is characterized by a commitment to academic excellence and a holistic approach to teaching, often integrating traditional curriculum with modern classroom practices. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and community engagement, Howard Elementary strives to build a strong educational foundation for the children of the area. It acts as an essential pillar of the community, encouraging parent and family involvement to help create a collaborative atmosphere that promotes both scholarly achievement and positive character building.

Total Students

9.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howard El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	2
Two or More	1

White
87 (96.7 %)
Hispanic
2 (2.2 %)
Two or More
1 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bald Eagle Area SD
Phone:	(814)625-2423
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	90
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 12