Taft Elementary School

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Taft Elementary School ranks 77 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Taft Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Humboldt, Iowa, serving grades 1-4 with a total enrollment of 396 students. The school is part of the Humboldt Community School District, which is ranked 65 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Taft Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores for both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 72.3% of 3rd graders and 87.2% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 64.2% and 72.9%, respectively. Similarly, 84.2% of 3rd graders and 88.8% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 76.3% and 72.7%. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Iowa elementary schools in recent years, including a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 school year.

Taft Elementary School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 85.86% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Eagle Grove Elementary and Butler Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Taft Elementary School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (42.42% in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools, which may indicate that the school has access to adequate funding and resources to support student learning.

Detail:

Public 1-4

612 2nd Ave North
Humboldt, IA 50548

(515) 332-3216

District: Humboldt Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
77^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,984

Students who attend Taft Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Humboldt Middle School
High:	Humboldt High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 415

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.9%

Hispanic:

11.8%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Taft Elementary School ranks better than 86.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.09. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.9%), Hispanic (11.8%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Taft Elementary School is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Taft Elementary School employs 34.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Taft Elementary School is $12,984.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Taft Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Humboldt Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Humboldt Community School District 65^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Taft Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	82.89	30^th	626	95.2%
2013	70.23	150^th	624	76.0%
2014	74.86	106^th	603	82.4%
2015	80.97	54^th	616	91.2%
2016	76.28	106^th	599	82.3%
2017	66.90	212^th	574	63.1%
2018	80.57	60^th	567	89.4%
2019	87.71	29^th	603	95.2%
2021	74.61	124^th	567	78.1%
2022	88.23	22^nd	574	96.2%
2023	89.48	14^th	565	97.5%
2024	79.09	77^th	557	86.2%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Taft Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	411	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	413
1989	461	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
1990	452	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
1991	447	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	449
1992	466	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
1993	451	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
1994	443	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	446
1995	432	1	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	438
1996	432	1	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	438
1997	436	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
1998	411	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
1999	398	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
2000	431	3	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	-45	394
2001	389	3	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	399
2002	320	0	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	334
2003	320	0	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	334
2004	334	1	2	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	346
2005	318	2	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	331
2006	317	5	1	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	334
2007	329	7	0	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	348
2008	321	6	1	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	349
2009	293	5	2	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
2010	296	4	1	18	0	0	9	0	328
2011	272	5	2	24	0	0	7	0	310
2012	302	3	1	33	0	0	7	0	346
2013	300	5	1	43	0	0	5	0	354
2014	317	5	0	49	0	0	3	0	374
2015	315	3	1	51	2	0	16	0	388
2016	287	5	2	38	1	0	12	0	345
2017	280	3	3	39	1	0	12	0	338
2018	285	4	3	46	0	0	10	0	348
2019	303	3	2	39	0	0	7	0	354
2020	321	1	2	36	0	0	8	0	368
2021	347	2	1	35	0	0	9	0	394
2022	351	4	1	41	0	1	10	0	408
2023	340	3	1	42	0	0	10	0	396
2024	348	5	0	49	0	0	13	0	415

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Taft Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	413	21.9	18.8	14
1989	465	24.9	18.6	11
1990	453	24.9	18.1	10.2
1991	449	24.9	18.0	9.8
1992	471	25.0	18.8	10.6
1993	455	25.4	17.9	10.1
1994	446	23.5	19.0	12.3
1995	438	23.8	18.4	11.9
1996	438	23.8	18.4	11.9
1997	439	24.9	17.6	15.9
1998	418	24.0	17.4	12.4
1999	402	24.6	16.3	23.1
2000	394	25.0	15.8	21.6
2001	399	25.1	15.9	22.6
2002	334	24.5	13.6	29
2003	334	24.5	13.6	29
2004	346	25.2	13.7	25.7
2005	331	24.3	13.6	29.9
2006	334	22.9	14.6	31.4
2007	348	23.3	14.9	28.2
2008	349	23.8	14.7	34.1
2009	315	23.8	13.2	40.3
2010	328	22.7	14.4	33.5
2011	310	24.9	12.4	40.3
2012	346	24.0	14.4	42.2
2013	354	26.5	13.3	49.4
2014	374	24.7	15.1	44.1
2015	388	28.0	13.8	48.2
2016	345	26.0	13.2	47.2
2017	338	22.9	14.7	46.4
2018	348	26.2	13.2	42.2
2019	354	28.6	12.3	35.6
2020	368	27.7	13.2	38
2021	394	30.1	13.0	36
2022	408	31.7	12.8	34.6
2023	396	33.7	11.7	42.4
2024	415	34.8	11.9	38.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Taft Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	413	21.9	18.8	14
1989	465	24.9	18.6	11
1990	453	24.9	18.1	10.2
1991	449	24.9	18.0	9.8
1992	471	25.0	18.8	10.6
1993	455	25.4	17.9	10.1
1994	446	23.5	19.0	12.3
1995	438	23.8	18.4	11.9
1996	438	23.8	18.4	11.9
1997	439	24.9	17.6	15.9
1998	418	24.0	17.4	12.4
1999	402	24.6	16.3	23.1
2000	394	25.0	15.8	21.6
2001	399	25.1	15.9	22.6
2002	334	24.5	13.6	29
2003	334	24.5	13.6	29
2004	346	25.2	13.7	25.7
2005	331	24.3	13.6	29.9
2006	334	22.9	14.6	31.4
2007	348	23.3	14.9	28.2
2008	349	23.8	14.7	34.1
2009	315	23.8	13.2	40.3
2010	328	22.7	14.4	33.5
2011	310	24.9	12.4	40.3
2012	346	24.0	14.4	42.2
2013	354	26.5	13.3	49.4
2014	374	24.7	15.1	44.1
2015	388	28.0	13.8	48.2
2016	345	26.0	13.2	47.2
2017	338	22.9	14.7	46.4
2018	348	26.2	13.2	42.2
2019	354	28.6	12.3	35.6
2020	368	27.7	13.2	38
2021	394	30.1	13.0	36
2022	408	31.7	12.8	34.6
2023	396	33.7	11.7	42.4
2024	415	34.8	11.9	38.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Taft Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$826 (6.4%)	$12,158 (93.6%)	$12,984

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Taft Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 29^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 14^th of 565 Elementary schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Taft Elementary School)	81.7	86.8	5.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Humboldt Community School District)	81.7	86.8	5.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Taft Elementary School)	82.9	89.3	6.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Humboldt Community School District)	82.9	89.3	6.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Taft Elementary School)	93.9	93.7	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Humboldt Community School District)	93.9	93.7	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Taft Elementary School)	93.9	94.9	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Humboldt Community School District)	93.9	94.9	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	354	396	11.9%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	39	42	7.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	303	340	12.2%
Two or More Races	7	10	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.6%	42.4%	6.8%

Schools Near Taft Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Taft Elementary School	Public	1-4	612 2nd Ave North	Humboldt	50548	Humboldt County	Humboldt Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 332-3216	415	35	11.9	38.6%	348 (83.9%)	5 (1.2%)	49 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	79.1	77^th of 557 public elementary schools	86.2%		89.5	14^th of 565 public elementary schools	97.5%	63	72.3	87.2			84.2	88.8				$12,984	$826	$12,158
Clyde D Mease Elementary School	Public	PK-K	23 3rd St No	Dakota City	50529	Humboldt County	Humboldt Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 332-3578	142	7	21.1	37.3%	122 (85.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)								(n/a)										$13,645	$431	$13,214
Twin Rivers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 College Ave.	Bode	50519	Humboldt County	Twin Rivers Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 379-1309	47	8	5.7	53.2%	34 (72.3%)	1 (2.1%)	7 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.4%)								(n/a)										$34,937	$1,729	$33,208
Gilmore City Elementary School	Public	K-6	402 SE E Ave	Gilmore City	50541	Pocahontas County	Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 373-6124	71	10	7.0	62.0%	64 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.5%)								(n/a)				50.0				58.3		$26,655	$924	$25,731
Feelhaver Elementary School	Public	1-5	1300 14th Ave N	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5680	221	12	17.8	36.2%	175 (79.2%)	9 (4.1%)	18 (8.1%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.2%)	45.3	362^nd of 557 public elementary schools	35.0%		34.7	430^th of 565 public elementary schools	23.9%	68	48.6	70.5	79.5		62.9	68.2	72.7		59.1	$15,454	$1,136	$14,318
Cooper Elementary School	Public	1-5	2420 14th Avenue North	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5602	238	18	13.1	46.2%	178 (74.8%)	14 (5.9%)	22 (9.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.7%)	14.4	491^st of 557 public elementary schools	11.8%		23.4	469^th of 565 public elementary schools	17.0%	22	35.4	51.2	64.6		60.4	53.5	51.1		38.3	$18,249	$1,339	$16,910
Duncombe Elementary School	Public	1-5	1620 6th Avenue North	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5623	454	31	14.8	70.3%	228 (50.2%)	37 (8.1%)	115 (25.3%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	64 (14.1%)	6.7	529^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.0%		14.6	507^th of 565 public elementary schools	10.3%	22	39.2	57.3	49.4		43.3	49.3	43.7		28.7	$15,271	$1,808	$13,463
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	104 So. 17th St.	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5740	382	26	14.7	44.8%	262 (68.6%)	22 (5.8%)	51 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	44 (11.5%)								(n/a)
Eagle Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	425 North Fort	Eagle Grove	50533	Wright County	Eagle Grove Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 448-3126	443	37	12.0	55.3%	230 (51.9%)	7 (1.6%)	187 (42.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	10 (2.3%)	33.4	425^th of 557 public elementary schools	23.7%		16.5	499^th of 565 public elementary schools	11.7%	74	56.3	60.3			81.3	51.7				$12,163	$848	$11,316
Butler Elementary School	Public	1-5	945 South 18th Street	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5882	344	27	12.8	69.2%	218 (63.4%)	32 (9.3%)	53 (15.4%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	36 (10.5%)	7.3	525^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.7%		5.7	540^th of 565 public elementary schools	4.4%	15	40.0	47.7	48.7		55.4	36.9	51.3		35.9	$15,434	$1,605	$13,830

Frequently Asked Questions about Taft Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Taft Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Taft Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Humboldt Middle School
High : Humboldt High School

What is the racial makeup of Taft Elementary School?

Students at Taft Elementary School are 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Taft Elementary School a good school?

Taft Elementary School ranks 77^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Taft Elementary School in?

Humboldt Community School District

How many students attend Taft Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 415 students attended Taft Elementary School.

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