Serving 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School's student population of 585 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
585 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Motto
The way of the WOLF | Work Hard Courage Leadership Family
School Rankings
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1652 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
84%
37%
Black
11%
5%
White
1%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School's ranking?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is ranked #1652 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School often compared to?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Challenge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School?
585 students attend Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School offer ?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School part of?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School located?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is located in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 14 other public schools located in Montbello.
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