Howe Elementary

www.mpls.k12.mn.us

230 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Howe Elementary, located in the Standish neighborhood of Minneapolis, serves as a community-focused public school within the Minneapolis Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students. It typically offers a standard K-5 curriculum with an emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy, while often integrating programs designed to support diverse learners and foster a sense of neighborhood belonging.

Situated on 43rd Avenue South, the school functions as a local hub, often benefiting from the active engagement of the surrounding residential community. Howe Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school success by balancing rigorous core instruction with enrichment opportunities. As with many schools in the district, it places a strong focus on equity and personalized learning, aiming to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to thrive in an increasingly diverse educational landscape.

230

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	29
Black	22
Asian	4
Two or More	20
American Indian	4

White
151 (65.7%)
Hispanic
29 (12.6%)
Black
22 (9.6%)
Two or More
20 (8.7%)
Asian
4 (1.7%)
American Indian
4 (1.7%)

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:	Minneapolis Public School District
Phone:	(612)668-4640
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 72