Total enrollment
597
+224 (+60%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Howard
Kansas · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Howard runs across 2 schools, enrolling approximately 597 students, averaging 299 per campus.
7-year change in Howard
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
+1 (+100%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
75%
was 82%
% Hispanic
13%
was 12%
% Black
5%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Elk Schools | Combined | PK-12 | 371 |
| West Elk Virtual Academy | Combined | KG-12 | 226 |
About Howard
Howard is a small Kansas city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 597 students total.
Average school size in Howard is around 299 students, 16% lower than the Kansas average of about 355.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Howard has rose 60% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 373 students to 597. Over that span, Howard gained 1 school, going from 1 to 2. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 82% to 75%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Howard discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.