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5 schools in HOWE ISD

Texas · 1,265 students · 2 cities

Of all public K-12 schools in Texas, 5 sit under HOWE ISD, with combined enrollment of roughly 1,265 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in HOWE ISD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,265
+41 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How HOWE ISD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn TexasIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
57.0%#120 of 667N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,265#484 of 760#6,070 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#423 of 760N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.4:1#185 of 758#2,440 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
48.9%#534 of 750#4,322 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
56.3%#226 of 557#2,147 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside HOWE ISD

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,164 to 967 students (down 17%) and from 86 to 82 full-time teachers (down 5%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
HOWE H SHoweHigh09-12363
SUMMIT HILL ELHoweElementaryPK-02323
HOWE INTHoweElementary03-05298
HOWE MIDDLEHoweMiddle06-08281
DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICESDenisonElementaryM-M·

About HOWE ISD

HOWE ISD is a compact public-school district in Texas. The district oversees 5 schools and serves approximately 1,265 students.

For a sense of the school types, HOWE ISD consists of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 253 in this district, meaningfully below the Texas typical of 606.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,265 students, grew 3% from the 1,224 reported in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for HOWE ISD discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does HOWE ISD run?
HOWE ISD has 5 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,265 students in Texas.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in HOWE ISD?
HOWE ISD includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in HOWE ISD?
HOWE H S is the largest public school in HOWE ISD by enrollment, with approximately 363 students.
What grade levels does HOWE ISD serve?
HOWE ISD serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 5 schools.
What cities does HOWE ISD serve?
HOWE ISD operates schools in Howe, Denison across Texas.