Howard Elementary School

howard.4j.lane.edu/

474 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Howard Elementary School, located in Eugene, Oregon, is a public school serving the 4J School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters academic growth and social-emotional development. With a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, Howard Elementary emphasizes core subjects while integrating enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student well-being. By fostering partnerships between teachers, parents, and local organizations, Howard Elementary aims to create a holistic educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. The school’s dedicated staff utilizes proactive teaching methods to ensure that every student feels valued and motivated to reach their full potential within a safe, structured, and welcoming learning atmosphere.

474

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howard Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	85
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	79
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	4

White
290 (61.2%)
Hispanic
85 (17.9%)
Two or More
79 (16.7%)
American Indian
8 (1.7%)
Black
7 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)
Asian
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:	N/A
District:	Eugene SD 4J
Phone:	(541)790-4900
Website:	http://howard.4j.lane.edu/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
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 66

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 102