At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
487
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
79%+13.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Howard Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Madera, California. The school enrolls 487 students. It is part of the Madera Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictMadera Unified
County6039
CityMadera
ZIP93637
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062334003546
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment487
White10.6%
Hispanic / Latino84.2%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Two or More Races4.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
10.6%
Hispanic
84.2%
Black
0.2%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
4.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.