Dr Howard Elem School
Champaign, IL · Champaign CUSD 4 · Grades K - 5
1,746th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 17%▼ Declining
Dr Howard Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dr Howard Elem School 1,746th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 17% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2019 to 17th in 2025 — declining.
Dr Howard Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Dr Howard Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 380 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 40.9% | 47.4% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| White | 27.2% | 21.1% | ▼ 6.1 pts | |
| Asian | 14.8% | 12.1% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 11.6% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.6% | 7.6% | ▼ 3.0 pts |
Homes near Dr Howard Elem School
Typical home value $205K in zip 61821 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dr Howard Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Westview Elem SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 0.6 mi away1,292nd of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 35% - 8South Side Elementary SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 0.8 mi away522nd of 2,105
ELA 59% · Math 61% - 2Stratton Elementary SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 1.2 mi away1,881st of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 18% - 4International Prep AcademyChampaign CUSD 4 · 1.4 mi away1,355th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 30% - 1Garden Hills Elem AcademyChampaign CUSD 4 · 1.4 mi away2,068th of 2,105
ELA 15% · Math 8% - 5Bottenfield Elem SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 1.6 mi away1,173rd of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 38% - 4Kenwood Elem SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 1.7 mi away1,357th of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 32% - 1Washington Elem SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 1.9 mi away1,977th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dr Howard Elem School in?
Dr Howard Elem School is part of the Champaign CUSD 4 district in Champaign, Illinois.
Is Dr Howard Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dr Howard Elem School 1,746th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dr Howard Elem School?
Black 47%, White 21%, Asian 12%, Hispanic 12% (380 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dr Howard Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61821 is $205K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.