What grades does HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?

HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the SCHENECTADY area.

Where is HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located?

HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a urban school in SCHENECTADY, NY.

What is the student-teacher ratio at HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

The student-teacher ratio at HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 12.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in SCHENECTADY, NY?

Schools in SCHENECTADY include HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the SCHENECTADY area.

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HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27

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SCHENECTADY, NY 12308

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Mon

Yom Kippur Holiday — No SchoolHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Fri

Emergency Early Release Day (15 Minutes Earlier Than Usual)half_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Indigenous Peoples Day Holiday — No SchoolHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Thu

Half Day Grades 9-12 (High school only) (Schenectady City School District)half_dayDistrict-wide

Schenectady City School District important calendar date

Nov

Wed

Veterans Day Holiday — No SchoolHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Tue

Half Day of School - Pre-K through Grade 5 (Parent/Teacher Conferences)Staff DayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

414

Student:Teacher

12.5:1

Locale

Urban

District

SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Econ. Disadvantaged

71.0%

Phone

(518)370-8295

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Math Proficiency

40-49%

Chronic Absenteeism

32.1%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

354

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,147

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$16,875

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$32,371

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 65%Local 22%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$351,957

+4.1% 1yr+36.9% 5yr

Albany, NY metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

18.5%

Below 150% poverty line

6.2%

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Uninsured residents

8.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,010

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,746

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

518 (30%)

Speech/Language Impairment

429 (25%)

Specific Learning Disability

330 (19%)

Autism

306 (18%)

Intellectual Disability

44 (3%)

Emotional Disturbance

30 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

390

Current enrollment

Stable(-10% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 21, 2026

Yom Kippur Holiday — No School

Schenectady City School District school holiday

Holiday

Fri, Oct 2, 2026

Emergency Early Release Day (15 Minutes Earlier Than Usual)

half_day

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Indigenous Peoples Day Holiday — No School

Schenectady City School District school holiday

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	District Offices Closed (Labor Day)District-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Yom Kippur Holiday — No SchoolDistrict-wide Schenectady City School District school holiday	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Emergency Early Release Day (15 Minutes Earlier Than Usual)District-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Indigenous Peoples Day Holiday — No SchoolDistrict-wide Schenectady City School District school holiday	Holiday	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Half Day Grades 9-12 (High school only) (Schenectady City School District)District-wide Schenectady City School District important calendar date	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day Holiday — No SchoolDistrict-wide Schenectady City School District school holiday	Holiday	—
Tue, Nov 17, 2026	Half Day of School - Pre-K through Grade 5 (Parent/Teacher Conferences)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 17, 2026	Half Day Grades Pre-K - 5 (Elementary only) (Schenectady City School District)District-wide Schenectady City School District important calendar date	half_day	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Half Day of School - Pre-K through Grade 5 (Parent/Teacher Conferences)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Half Day Grades Pre-K - 5 (Elementary only) (Schenectady City School District)District-wide Schenectady City School District important calendar date	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Half Day All Students Pre-K - 12 (Schenectady City School District)District-wide Schenectady City School District important calendar date	half_day	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	No School/District Office Closed (Thanksgiving)District-wide	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	No School - Winter Recess (December 24 - January 1)District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday — No SchoolDistrict-wide Schenectady City School District school holiday	Holiday	—
Tue, Jan 26, 2027	Regents Exams (January 26 - 29)District-wide	exam	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	February Recess / Presidents Day — No SchoolDistrict-wide Schenectady City School District February Recess / Presidents Day	Break	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School/District Office Closed (Presidents Day)District-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conf Half Day (Pre-K - 5) (Elementary only) (Schenectady City School District)District-wide Schenectady City School District important calendar date	Staff Day	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Eid al-Fitr Holiday — No SchoolDistrict-wide Schenectady City School District school holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Holi / Phagwa Holiday — No SchoolDistrict-wide Schenectady City School District school holiday	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No School - Spring RecessDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	No School - Spring RecessDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	Half Day All Students Pre-K - 12 / PD for Staff in Afternoon (Schenectady City School District)District-wide Schenectady City School District important calendar date	Staff Day	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Half Day of School - All Students (Staff Professional Development in Afternoon)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day Holiday — No SchoolDistrict-wide Schenectady City School District school holiday	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 15, 2027	Regents Exams (June 15 - 25)District-wide	exam	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth Holiday — No SchoolDistrict-wide Schenectady City School District school holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Jun 21, 2027	Regents Exams (June 15 - 25)District-wide	exam	—
Mon, Jun 21, 2027	Regents Exams / SHS Graduation / Grades Pre-K - 8 Half Day (Schenectady)District-wide Schenectady City School District — Regents Exams / SHS Graduation / Grades Pre-K - 8 Half Day	half_day	—
Thu, Jun 24, 2027	Grades Pre-K - 8 Half Day (Schenectady City School District)District-wide Schenectady City School District important calendar date	half_day	—