Howbert Elementary School

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E

1023 NORTH 31ST STREET
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80904

255 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Howbert Elementary School, located in the Westside area of Colorado Springs, is a neighborhood school within the Colorado Springs School District 11. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for its focus on creating a supportive and inclusive environment. It emphasizes strong community ties, often serving as a central hub for families in the Old Colorado City and Pleasant Valley neighborhoods.

Academically, Howbert is recognized for its commitment to personalized learning and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically follows the district’s comprehensive curriculum while integrating enrichment programs designed to foster creativity and critical thinking. With a long-standing presence in the community, the school prides itself on maintaining a small-school atmosphere that prioritizes collaboration between educators, students, and parents to support holistic student achievement.

255

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howbert Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	40
Black	7
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
188 (73.7%)
Hispanic
40 (15.7%)
Two or More
19 (7.5%)
Black
7 (2.7%)
American Indian
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:	Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Phone:	(719)328-4200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 36

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 58