Walter B Howard Elementary School
New Lebanon, NY · New Lebanon Central School District · Grades PK-6
1,258th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 46%▼ Declining
Walter B Howard Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Walter B Howard Elementary School 1,258th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 46% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2019 to 46th in 2025 — declining.
Walter B Howard Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Walter B Howard Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 220 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 92.7% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 5.5% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Black | 3.0% | 0.9% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Walter B Howard Elementary School
Typical home value $384K in zip 12125 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Walter B Howard Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Donald P Sutherland SchoolEast Greenbush Central School District · 7.8 mi away691st of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 70% - 7Miller Hill SchoolAverill Park Central School District · 11.1 mi away906th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 66% - 4Mary E Dardess Elementary SchoolChatham Central School District · 11.4 mi away1,397th of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 48% - 6Ichabod Crane Elementary SchoolKinderhook Central School District · 11.8 mi away1,077th of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 58% - 8Green Meadow SchoolEast Greenbush Central School District · 12.3 mi away683rd of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 73% - 8West Sand Lake Elementary SchoolAverill Park Central School District · 12.9 mi away577th of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 76% - 8Citizen Edmond Genet SchoolEast Greenbush Central School District · 14.6 mi away560th of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 74% - 7Castleton Elementary SchoolSchodack Central School District · 14.6 mi away899th of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Walter B Howard Elementary School in?
Walter B Howard Elementary School is part of the New Lebanon Central School District district in New Lebanon, New York.
Is Walter B Howard Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Walter B Howard Elementary School 1,258th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 46% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Walter B Howard Elementary School?
White 93%, Two or more races 6% (220 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Walter B Howard Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12125 is $384K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, 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.