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Howe Elem School

720 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

Ranked 1052 of 1380 in Illinois

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Howe Elem School

720 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

Ranked 1052 of 1380 in Illinois

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About Howe Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%
Reading 6%
State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 6% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
354
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.13%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 12.99%
Black 85.59%
Two+ Races 0.28%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.13%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
12.99%
Black
85.59%
Two+ Races
0.28%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 354
52.54%
186 Female
47.46%
168 Male

Student Population

354 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

177 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Howe Elem School Contact Information

Address

720 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

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Phone

(773) 534-6060

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TOP 1052 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Howe Elem School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM – 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A strong pillar of the local community, the Julia Ward Howe Elementary School of Excellence is committed to the development of well-rounded thinkers through high quality instruction and social-emotional support. The school recently held its annual Bite of the World festival and Field Day, celebrating cultural diversity and student teamwork. The faculty is dedicated to a mission-driven curriculum that encourages resilience and excellence. Parents frequently praise the campus for its focus on student safety and academic advancement.

FAQ

Q1. Can I volunteer to help in the art room at Howe Elem School?

Ans. For sure, the art teacher honestly loves having parent volunteers come in on Friday afternoons to clean brushes.

Q2. Do they have a dedicated lost and found for gloves at Howe Elem School?

Ans. Yeah, there is totally a huge box right inside the main lobby that is always overflowing with winter gear.

Q3. How do we sign up for the after-school robotics club at Howe Elem School?

Ans. Honestly, just grab a flyer from the front desk and scan the QR code to register online quickly.

Q4. Are kids allowed to wear sunglasses inside the building at Howe Elem School?

Ans. Nope, everyone honestly has to take off their sunglasses as soon as they walk through the front doors.

Q5. Do they have a fun talent show planned for the spring at Howe Elem School?

Ans. Yeah, the music teachers totally set up an amazing showcase for everyone to enjoy in the main auditorium.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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