Serving 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School's student population of 597 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1677 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
82%
36%
Black
12%
5%
White
2%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is ranked #1677 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School often compared to?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Challenge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School?
597 students attend Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School offer ?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School part of?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School located?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is located in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 15 other public schools located in Montbello.
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