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Howe Elem School

Chicago, Illinois · Grades PreK to 8 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

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About Howe Elem School

Howe Elem School is a public school in Chicago, Illinois, serving pre-K through grade 8. It reported 341 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Chicago. With about 31.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 10.9 students per teacher. There are 353 other schools within 5 miles. Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 runs 640 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Cook County.

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School facts

Address	720 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
Phone	(773) 534-6060
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	341
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	31.2
Students per teacher	10.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Cook County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170993000862). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Howe Elem School serve?

Howe Elem School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Howe Elem School?

Howe Elem School reported 341 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Howe Elem School?

About 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 341 students and 31.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Howe Elem School a public or charter school?

Howe Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Howe Elem School in?

Howe Elem School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/chicago-public-schools-dist-299/

Where is Howe Elem School located?

Howe Elem School is at 720 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60644. The phone number is (773) 534-6060.

How many other schools are near Howe Elem School?

There are 353 other schools within 5 miles of Howe Elem School in our directory.