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Walter B Howard Elementary School

1478 Rte 20
New Lebanon, NY 12125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Walter B Howard Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Walter B Howard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Walter B Howard Elementary School's student population of 230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Walter B Howard Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter B Howard Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2175 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Walter B Howard Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walter B Howard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walter B Howard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Walter B Howard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
n/a
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
94%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Walter B Howard Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Walter B Howard Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walter B Howard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walter B Howard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter B Howard Elementary School's ranking?
Walter B Howard Elementary School is ranked #2175 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Walter B Howard Elementary School often compared to?
Walter B Howard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary E Dardess Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Walter B Howard Elementary School?
230 students attend Walter B Howard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Walter B Howard Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter B Howard Elementary School?
Walter B Howard Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walter B Howard Elementary School offer ?
Walter B Howard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walter B Howard Elementary School part of?
Walter B Howard Elementary School is part of New Lebanon Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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