Howell K-8 School
Howell K-8 School
About This School
Preschool | Grades PK-8 | Denver Public Schools
Howell K-8 School is located in Denver, CO and is one of 154 schools in Denver Public Schools. It is a magnet school that serves 826 students in grades PK-8.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Howell K-8 School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Howell K-8 School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Howell K-8 School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Howell K-8 School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Howell K-8 School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Howell K-8 School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Howell K-8 School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Howell K-8 School's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| MC Glone Elementary School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Love Christian Fellowship Ed 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Maxwell Elementary School 0.8 miles | |
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| Oakland Elementary School 0.8 miles | |
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| St Andrew Lutheran School 0.9 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 826
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Howell K-8 School had 93% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Colorado had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
80%
Black
16%
Two or More Races
3%
White
1%
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Denver Public Schools District Spending
$9,246Per Pupil
The Denver Public Schools spends $9,246 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 52% on instruction, 44% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Denver Public Schools District
19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Howell K-8 School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CSAP
What is it?
The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 10 are assessed in reading, math, and writing. Students in grades 5, 8, and 10 are assessed in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: unsatisfactory, partially proficient, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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