Humboldt Elementary School

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Humboldt Elementary School ranks 434 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Humboldt Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Humboldt, Kansas, with 322 students. The school is part of the Humboldt school district, which is ranked 216 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Humboldt Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools over the past several years, with a current ranking of 434 out of 653 schools and a 2-star rating.

Humboldt Elementary School faces several challenges that contribute to its consistently low performance. The school consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates of 32.02% in English Language Arts and 29.91% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 33.55% and 31.6% respectively. The school also struggles to support certain student subgroups, with its rankings for female, male, and white students, as well as special education students, all in the bottom half or bottom third of Kansas elementary schools. Additionally, Humboldt Elementary has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.24% to 51.24% over the past few years, indicating socioeconomic challenges.

While Humboldt Elementary struggles, some of the nearby schools, such as Erie Elementary, Crest Elementary, and Yates Center Elementary, perform significantly better on standardized tests and have higher rankings within the state. Additionally, Humboldt Elementary's per-student spending of $6,210 in 2018-2019 is lower than the nearby schools, which range from $10,513 to $20,629 per student, suggesting that funding may be a contributing factor to the school's underperformance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1100 Central St.
Humboldt, KS 66748

(620) 473-2461

District: Humboldt

SchoolDigger Rank:
434^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,210

Students who attend Humboldt Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Humboldt Middle School
High:	Humboldt High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 287

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.7%

Hispanic:

8.0%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Humboldt Elementary School ranks worse than 66.5% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.42. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.7%), Hispanic (8%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Humboldt Elementary School is 15.1. (See more...)

Compare Humboldt Elementary School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Humboldt Elementary School is $6,210.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Humboldt Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Humboldt Elementary School 434^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Humboldt Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Humboldt:

SchoolDigger ranks Humboldt 216^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Humboldt Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Humboldt Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2015	37.11	475^th	678	29.9%
2016	49.51	343^rd	656	47.7%
2017	31.17	486^th	659	26.3%
2018	35.75	451^st	656	31.3%
2019	38.86	424^th	667	36.4%
2021	22.49	552^nd	670	17.6%
2022	28.05	515^th	668	22.9%
2023	18.74	561^st	660	15.0%
2024	37.42	434^th	653	33.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Humboldt Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.46	191^st	296	35.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Humboldt Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	34.29	392^nd	512	23.4%
2019	51.85	224^th	509	56.0%
2021	32.58	379^th	494	23.3%
2022	40.34	330^th	512	35.5%
2023	33.07	393^rd	541	27.4%
2024	59.90	196^th	546	64.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Humboldt Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	33.06	414^th	574	27.9%
2019	37.44	389^th	591	34.2%
2021	31.71	423^rd	591	28.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Humboldt Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	41.76	359^th	575	37.6%
2019	42.41	346^th	586	41.0%
2021	19.35	515^th	605	14.9%

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Rank History for White students at Humboldt Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	29.45	455^th	574	20.7%
2019	36.44	410^th	592	30.7%
2021	15.22	544^th	587	7.3%
2022	20.31	521^st	596	12.6%
2023	12.39	556^th	584	4.8%
2024	26.38	461^st	579	20.4%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Humboldt Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	260	3	22	1	0	12	298
2015	261	3	21	2	0	11	298
2016	261	4	23	1	0	13	302
2017	254	4	23	1	0	12	294
2018	255	4	23	1	0	13	296
2019	251	4	20	2	1	9	287
2020	249	3	21	3	1	10	287
2021	241	2	18	1	1	11	274
2022	278	3	22	1	4	13	321
2023	277	2	20	5	4	14	322
2024	243	2	23	4	0	15	287

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 Humboldt Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	298	18.7	15.9	56
2015	298	18.0	16.5	52.3
2016	302	18.0	16.7	56.6
2017	294	16.9	17.3	54.1
2018	296	16.3	18.1	56.1
2019	287	17.3	16.5	50.5
2020	287	17.3	16.5	50.2
2021	274	17.3	15.8	49.3
2022	321	19.3	16.6	44.2
2023	322	19.0	16.9	51.2
2024	287	19.0	15.1	53.7

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 Humboldt Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	298	18.7	15.9	56
2015	298	18.0	16.5	52.3
2016	302	18.0	16.7	56.6
2017	294	16.9	17.3	54.1
2018	296	16.3	18.1	56.1
2019	287	17.3	16.5	50.5
2020	287	17.3	16.5	50.2
2021	274	17.3	15.8	49.3
2022	321	19.3	16.6	44.2
2023	322	19.0	16.9	51.2
2024	287	19.0	15.1	53.7

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 Humboldt Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$352 (5.7%)	$5,858 (94.3%)	$6,210

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Humboldt Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 424^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 561^st of 660 Elementary schools	21.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Humboldt Elementary School)	48	19.6	28.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Humboldt)	48	19.6	28.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Humboldt Elementary School)	30	35.3	5.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Humboldt)	30	35.3	5.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Humboldt Elementary School)	55.8	25.5	30.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Humboldt)	55.8	25.5	30.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Humboldt Elementary School)	20.9	17	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Humboldt)	20.9	17	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Humboldt Elementary School)	41.3	13.5	27.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Humboldt)	41.3	13.5	27.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Humboldt Elementary School)	6.5	21.6	15.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Humboldt)	6.5	21.6	15.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Humboldt Elementary School)	43.5	28.8	14.6%
5th Grade Science (Humboldt)	43.5	28.8	14.6%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	287	322	12.2%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	2	5	150%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	20	20
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	251	277	10.4%
Two or More Races	9	14	55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.5%	51.2%	0.7%

Schools Near Humboldt Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)							KAP Mathematics (2024)							KAP 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	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Humboldt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Central St.	Humboldt	66748	Allen County	Humboldt	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 473-2461	287	19	15.1	53.7%	243 (84.7%)	2 (0.7%)	23 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)	37.4	434^th of 653 public elementary schools	33.5%		18.7	561^st of 660 public elementary schools	15.0%	127	26.3	40.0	28.9				32.0	50.0	11.1	31.8				29.9	46.7		46.7	$6,210	$352	$5,858
Iola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	203 N. Kentucky	Iola	66749	Allen County	Iola	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(620) 365-4820	635	42	14.9	63.0%	535 (84.3%)	7 (1.1%)	29 (4.6%)	4 (0.6%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Chanute Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Osa Martin Boulevard	Chanute	66720	Neosho County	Chanute Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 432-2530	748	46	16.2	69.1%	601 (80.3%)	7 (0.9%)	79 (10.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (7.8%)	37.5	433^rd of 653 public elementary schools	33.7%		33.5	464^th of 660 public elementary schools	29.7%	31	20.6	46.8	41.0				37.0	26.7	32.3	27.3				28.9	38.5		38.5	$10,944	$886	$10,059
Marmaton Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	210 West Oak Street	Moran	66755	Allen County	Marmaton Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 237-4381	145	11	13.8	60.7%	130 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (9.0%)	53.9	289^th of 653 public elementary schools	55.7%		37.8	422^nd of 660 public elementary schools	36.1%	133	33.3	47.4	22.7				33.8	66.7	42.1	27.3				47.1	59.1		59.1	$10,513	$591	$9,922
Yates Center Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	802 S State	Yates Center	66783	Woodson County	Woodson	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 625-8860	270	19	14.5	53.0%	248 (91.9%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	53.8	292^nd of 653 public elementary schools	55.3%		58.2	251^st of 660 public elementary schools	62.0%	41	33.3	50.0	27.6	43.2			39.1	51.5	47.1	31.0	29.7			39.8	50.0		50.0	$12,410	$850	$11,561
Crest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	603 E. Broad	Colony	66015	Anderson County	Crest	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 852-3529	184	13	14.4	60.3%	169 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	46.3	358^th of 653 public elementary schools	45.2%		39.2	414^th of 660 public elementary schools	37.3%	56	30.8	52.9	50.0	10.5	15.8	15.8	27.7	38.5	29.4	28.6	21.1	21.1	36.8	28.7	71.4	31.6	48.5	$10,763	$1,013	$9,751
Erie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	410 W 3rd St	Erie	66733	Neosho County	Erie-Galesburg	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 244-5161	219	16	13.6	65.3%	192 (87.7%)	1 (0.5%)	14 (6.4%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)	47.5	351^st of 653 public elementary schools	46.2%		48.2	344^th of 660 public elementary schools	47.9%	7	48.1	42.9	30.3				39.8	57.7	32.1	27.3				37.9	36.4		36.4	$12,995	$1,242	$11,752

Frequently Asked Questions about Humboldt Elementary School

How many students attend Humboldt Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 287 students attended Humboldt Elementary School.

Is Humboldt Elementary School a good school?

Humboldt Elementary School ranks 434^th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Humboldt Elementary School?

Students at Humboldt Elementary School are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Humboldt Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Humboldt Middle School
High : Humboldt High School

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