At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 191
158
Total Enrollment
State avg: 38%
17%-21.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Howard Elementary - 02 is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Howard, South Dakota. The school enrolls 158 students. It is part of the Howard School District 48-3 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
17% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 38% state average)
Intimate school community
158 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictHoward School District 48-3
County46097
CityHoward
ZIP57349
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID460002500304
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment158
White95.6%
Hispanic / Latino1.3%
Black / African American1.3%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
95.6%
Hispanic
1.3%
Black
1.3%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.