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HOWE INT

315 ROBERTS ST, HOWE, TX 75459 · (903) 745-4200 · Grayson County
GRADES 03–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL298 STUDENTS
Enrollment
298
Elementary
DISTRICT 311 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.9:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
170 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 3
111
Grade 4
81
Grade 5
106
Student demographics
White
16656%
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
9632%
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 54%
Black
114%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 13%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 6%
Two+
227%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 3%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
15853%
Female
14047%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
51.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +22.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
44.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +4.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
48.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
49.0%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-0.1pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

About HOWE INT

HOWE INT is a primary school of low-enrollment scale in HOWE, Texas, operated by HOWE ISD, caters to 298 students in grades 3 through 5. That puts it 43% below the typical public school in Texas, which averages around 519 students.

Across the 4 schools in HOWE ISD (1,265 students total), HOWE INT accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, HOWE INT logs that White students make up the majority at 56%. Beyond that, the school lists 32% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 4% Black. The wider county runs roughly 76% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

On the resource side, HOWE INT records 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.9:1. The state averages about 15.1:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 57% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, HOWE INT performs roughly as the BeatsExpectations model predicts for a school with this FRL share. The predicted value is around 49.0%, the actual is 48.9%, a residual of -0.1 points.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Grayson County) shows that median household earnings sit near $72,182, about 24% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. In all, Grayson County runs 68 public schools (combined enrollment of about 25,915 students), of which HOWE INT is one.

The closest other public school is HOWE MIDDLE, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts HOWE INT at 7th of 7; the average score across the group is 60.8%.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

On allk12, the feed for HOWE INT typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Grayson County at a glance

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Population
143,337
Census ACS
Median income
$72,182
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
68
25,915 students

Quick facts

School name
HOWE INT
District
HOWE ISD
Address
315 ROBERTS ST, HOWE, TX 75459
Phone
(903) 745-4200
County
Grayson County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
03–05
Total enrollment
298
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
170 (57%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
482367013900
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About HOWE INT
What is the total enrollment at HOWE INT?
HOWE INT enrolls approximately 298 students in grades 03-05.
What age range does HOWE INT serve?
HOWE INT serves students from grade 03 through grade 05.
How many teachers does HOWE INT have?
HOWE INT employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.
What is the student diversity at HOWE INT?
Student demographics at HOWE INT are roughly 56% White, 32% Hispanic, 4% Black, 0% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees HOWE INT?
HOWE INT is overseen by HOWE ISD in Grayson County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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