HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

390 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Howe Elementary School, located at 90 Elmer Avenue in Schenectady, New York, is a key component of the Schenectady City School District. Serving a diverse student population in the heart of the city, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a larger urban district, Howe Elementary works to provide its students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond, often utilizing various district-wide initiatives to support literacy, numeracy, and student well-being.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Schenectady community, acting as a neighborhood hub for families and students. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction, Howe Elementary strives to meet the unique needs of its learners through a variety of educational programs and resources. For parents, guardians, and community members looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, academic policies, or district updates, the school maintains an active presence through the official Schenectady City School District website.

390

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	86
Black	83
Asian	65
Two or More	62
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
86 (22.1%)
White
85 (21.8%)
Black
83 (21.3%)
Asian
65 (16.7%)
Two or More
62 (15.9%)
American Indian
6 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)

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:	SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)370-8295
Website:	http://schenectadyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	308
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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 54

Ungraded 1