Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Howell Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howell Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Howell Valley Elementary School's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Howell Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howell Valley Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#114 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
92%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howell Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Howell Valley Elementary School is ranked #114 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Howell Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Howell Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School, Glenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Howell Valley Elementary School?
224 students attend Howell Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Howell Valley Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Howell Valley Elementary School?
Howell Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Howell Valley Elementary School offer ?
Howell Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Howell Valley Elementary School part of?
Howell Valley Elementary School is part of Howell Valley R-I School District.
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