Dr Howard Elem School

www.champaignschools.org

426 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. Howard Elementary School, located at 1117 W. Park Ave in Champaign, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Champaign Unit 4 School District. Situated in a historic neighborhood, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide a comprehensive education that balances rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development.

The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized attention and student engagement. Beyond the classroom, Dr. Howard offers various programs and initiatives designed to support student growth, often emphasizing parental involvement and community partnerships. As part of the broader Champaign school system, the school focuses on preparing students for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning within a safe and supportive atmosphere.

426

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr Howard Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	50
Black	205
Asian	44
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

Black
205 (48.1%)
White
91 (21.4%)
Hispanic
50 (11.7%)
Asian
44 (10.3%)
Two or More
35 (8.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Champaign CUSD 4
Phone:	(217)351-3866
Website:	http://www.champaignschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 70

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 57