Howe Elementary

www.wrps.org

338 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Howe Elementary School, located at 221 8th St N in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, is a core institution within the Wisconsin Rapids Public School district. As a primary educational facility, it serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction for students in the elementary grades. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both intellectual development and social-emotional growth, aligning with the broader mission of the district to prepare students for future academic success.

Part of the larger Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools (WRPS) network, Howe Elementary benefits from the district’s comprehensive resources, curriculum standards, and commitment to student achievement. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and information regarding educational programs and district policies through the official website at [www.wrps.org](http://www.wrps.org). The school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, focusing on cultivating a community-oriented atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

338

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	29
Black	8
Asian	20
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
260 (76.9 %)
Hispanic
29 (8.6 %)
Asian
20 (5.9 %)
Two or More
20 (5.9 %)
Black
8 (2.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Wisconsin Rapids School District
Phone:	(715)424-6772
Website:	http://www.wrps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
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 65

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 57