Humphrey Elementary

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Humphrey Elementary ranks 592 nd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Humphrey Elementary is a public elementary school located in Waverly, Minnesota, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 278. The school is part of the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted District, which is ranked 226 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Humphrey Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.21%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, with a lower percentage of minority students. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, with 53.33% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math, higher than the district average but lower than the state, and only 32.38% proficient or better in MCA-III Reading, significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school has also seen a growing population of students from lower-income families, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch increasing from 12.88% in 2020-2021 to 32.01% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Humphrey Elementary generally performs better in math but worse in reading. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Humphrey Elementary had 53.33% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 51.11% at Winsted Elementary. However, in MCA-III Reading, Humphrey Elementary had only 32.38% of students proficient or better, compared to 47.78% at Winsted Elementary. When compared to higher-performing schools in the region, such as Cokato Elementary and Northwinds Elementary, Humphrey Elementary's academic performance appears to be significantly lower.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

803 Elm Ave
Waverly, MN 55390-0248

(320) 543-4680

District: Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted

SchoolDigger Rank:
592^nd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,301

Students who attend Humphrey Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle
High:	Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec.

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 274

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.5%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Humphrey Elementary ranks worse than 67.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Humphrey Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District. Racial makeup is: White (86.5%), Hispanic (8.4%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Humphrey Elementary is 13.6. 1 elementary schools in the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Humphrey Elementary is $11,301. 1 elementary schools in the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Humphrey Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Humphrey Elementary 592^nd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Humphrey Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted 226^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Humphrey Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Humphrey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	66.98	216^th	674	68.0%
2004	76.95	101^st	676	85.1%
2005	79.54	78^th	685	88.6%
2006	65.11	265^th	756	64.9%
2007	70.27	203^rd	777	73.9%
2008	65.06	280^th	781	64.1%
2010	76.48	118^th	803	85.3%
2011	85.27	46^th	814	94.3%
2012	85.47	34^th	820	95.9%
2013	73.33	199^th	824	75.8%
2014	76.81	143^rd	826	82.7%
2015	85.38	52^nd	840	93.8%
2016	68.17	282^nd	848	66.7%
2017	70.18	261^st	853	69.4%
2018	66.28	304^th	847	64.1%
2019	68.27	288^th	870	66.9%
2021	69.70	261^st	869	70.0%
2022	46.43	529^th	858	38.3%
2023	57.39	397^th	845	53.0%
2024	38.24	592^nd	881	32.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Humphrey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	73.87	134^th	728	81.6%
2019	80.15	74^th	740	90.0%
2023	61.24	291^st	774	62.4%
2024	54.73	357^th	793	55.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Humphrey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	63.49	317^th	774	59.0%
2019	61.99	333^rd	787	57.7%
2021	67.22	253^rd	783	67.7%
2022	30.29	596^th	799	25.4%
2023	43.40	505^th	787	35.8%
2024	33.39	584^th	809	27.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Humphrey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	67.02	269^th	779	65.5%
2019	71.37	219^th	798	72.6%
2021	64.21	289^th	784	63.1%
2022	59.60	340^th	808	57.9%
2023	66.40	271^st	799	66.1%
2024	41.21	530^th	826	35.8%

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Rank History for White students at Humphrey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	49.68	383^rd	712	46.2%
2019	48.79	401^st	722	44.5%
2021	52.96	322^nd	710	54.6%
2022	22.81	636^th	725	12.3%
2023	33.35	533^rd	712	25.1%
2024	16.28	681^st	730	6.7%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Humphrey Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	189	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	190
1999	221	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	223
2000	229	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	230
2001	212	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	214
2002	202	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	204
2003	202	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	204
2004	212	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	217
2005	248	2	1	6	3	n/a	n/a	260
2006	233	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	237
2007	215	2	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	221
2008	219	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	224
2009	176	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	181
2010	205	2	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	213
2011	216	1	0	6	1	0	7	231
2012	205	1	1	9	0	0	4	220
2013	225	1	1	7	0	0	6	240
2014	231	2	0	10	0	0	6	249
2015	240	5	0	6	0	0	6	257
2016	244	3	0	4	0	0	5	256
2017	259	3	0	2	0	0	7	271
2018	268	2	0	3	1	0	12	286
2019	257	2	0	6	1	0	8	274
2020	255	3	0	5	0	0	6	269
2021	241	1	0	12	0	0	10	264
2022	235	2	0	16	0	0	9	262
2023	248	2	3	18	0	0	7	278
2024	237	4	2	23	0	0	8	274

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 Humphrey Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	190	n/a	0.0	12.6
1999	223	14.0	15.9	13
2000	230	18.0	12.8	26.1
2001	214	15.5	13.8	22
2002	204	15.5	13.2	26.5
2003	204	15.5	13.2	26.5
2004	217	15.9	13.6	24
2005	260	18.5	14.1	24.2
2006	237	16.7	14.2	23.6
2007	221	17.3	12.8	26.7
2008	224	16.2	13.8	18.8
2009	181	14.5	12.5	28.2
2010	213	16.7	12.7	27.7
2011	231	15.3	15.0	31.6
2012	220	14.5	15.1	29.5
2013	240	15.9	15.0	30.8
2014	249	17.6	14.1	34.1
2015	257	18.0	14.2	31.9
2016	256	19.0	13.4	31.6
2017	271	20.1	13.4	26.9
2018	286	20.6	13.8	23.8
2019	274	19.4	14.0	25.5
2020	269	20.1	13.3	17.1
2021	264	22.0	12.0	12.9
2022	262	20.5	12.7	14.5
2023	278	21.0	13.2	32
2024	274	20.0	13.6	35.4

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 Humphrey Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	190	n/a	0.0	12.6
1999	223	14.0	15.9	13
2000	230	18.0	12.8	26.1
2001	214	15.5	13.8	22
2002	204	15.5	13.2	26.5
2003	204	15.5	13.2	26.5
2004	217	15.9	13.6	24
2005	260	18.5	14.1	24.2
2006	237	16.7	14.2	23.6
2007	221	17.3	12.8	26.7
2008	224	16.2	13.8	18.8
2009	181	14.5	12.5	28.2
2010	213	16.7	12.7	27.7
2011	231	15.3	15.0	31.6
2012	220	14.5	15.1	29.5
2013	240	15.9	15.0	30.8
2014	249	17.6	14.1	34.1
2015	257	18.0	14.2	31.9
2016	256	19.0	13.4	31.6
2017	271	20.1	13.4	26.9
2018	286	20.6	13.8	23.8
2019	274	19.4	14.0	25.5
2020	269	20.1	13.3	17.1
2021	264	22.0	12.0	12.9
2022	262	20.5	12.7	14.5
2023	278	21.0	13.2	32
2024	274	20.0	13.6	35.4

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 Humphrey Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,301

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Humphrey Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 288^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 397^th of 845 Elementary schools	13.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Humphrey Elementary)	66.7	63.6	3%
3rd Grade Math (Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted)	71.7	63	8.7%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Humphrey Elementary)	51.1	43.6	7.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted)	57.6	44.6	13%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Humphrey Elementary)	71.4	60.4	11.1%
4th Grade Math (Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted)	70.6	60.4	10.2%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Humphrey Elementary)	72.9	47.2	25.7%
4th Grade Reading (Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted)	68.6	51	17.6%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	274	278	1.5%
African American	2	2
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	6	18	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	257	248	3.5%
Two or More Races	8	7	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.5%	32%	6.5%

Schools Near Humphrey Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III 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	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Humphrey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	803 Elm Ave	Waverly	55390	Wright County	Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 543-4680	274	20	13.6	35.4%	237 (86.5%)	4 (1.5%)	23 (8.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	38.2	592^nd of 881 public elementary schools	32.8%		57.4	397^th of 845 public elementary schools	53.0%	195	44.9	60.7		53.3	24.5	39.3		32.4			$11,301
Montrose Elementary School of Innov	Public	PK, KG-5	100 2nd St S	Montrose	55363	Wright County	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 682-8345	357	27	13.2	47.1%	295 (82.6%)	18 (5.0%)	31 (8.7%)	6 (1.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	48.3	510^th of 881 public elementary schools	42.1%		39.1	582^nd of 845 public elementary schools	31.1%	72	71.4	41.4	26.3	46.2	55.4	40.4	62.5	52.7	28.1	28.1	$13,186
Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Educational	Public	PK	720 9th Ave	Howard Lake	55349	Wright County	Meeker And Wright Special Education	No	No	No	No	(320) 543-1122	81	5	16.4	18.5%	75 (92.6%)	1 (1.2%)	5 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Journeys Alternative Program	Public	K-8	720 9th Ave	Howard Lake	55349	Wright County	Meeker And Wright Special Education	No	No	No	No	(320) 543-1122	7	3	2.5		6 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Winsted Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	431 4th St N	Winsted	55395	McLeod County	Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 543-4690	199	18	11.0	47.2%	178 (89.4%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (8.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	51.6	475^th of 881 public elementary schools	46.1%		62.7	334^th of 845 public elementary schools	60.5%	141	55.3	46.5		51.1	46.8	48.8		47.8			$12,107
Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Ecse	Public	PK	431 4th St N	Winsted	55395	McLeod County	Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted	No	No	No	No	(320) 543-4690	23	0		43.5%	22 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$3,072
Discovery Elementary	Public	K-5	301 2nd Ave NE	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 682-8400	256	15	16.5	19.5%	251 (98.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	45.5	541^st of 881 public elementary schools	38.6%		61.5	353^rd of 845 public elementary schools	58.2%	188	43.9	50.0	27.0	40.8	39.0	56.8	64.9	53.3	29.7	29.7	$12,939
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program	Public	PK	214 NE 1st Ave	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 682-8721	159	9	17.6	37.1%	135 (84.9%)	5 (3.1%)	6 (3.8%)	5 (3.1%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.8%)								(n/a)											$32,510
Parkside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	207 3rd St NE	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 682-8500	340	27	12.8	44.4%	286 (84.1%)	2 (0.6%)	25 (7.4%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.2%)	58.6	392^nd of 881 public elementary schools	55.5%		66.6	288^th of 845 public elementary schools	65.9%	104	41.5	58.9	43.6	48.0	46.2	50.9	71.0	56.8	47.5	47.5	$13,171
Northwinds Elementary	Public	K-5	1111 7th Ave NW	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 682-8800	408	29	14.2	28.2%	379 (92.9%)	5 (1.2%)	12 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	75	200^th of 881 public elementary schools	77.3%		84.1	102^nd of 845 public elementary schools	87.9%	98	76.1	67.1	43.9	62.7	52.2	65.4	66.7	61.6	56.3	56.3	$11,493

Frequently Asked Questions about Humphrey Elementary

How many students attend Humphrey Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 274 students attended Humphrey Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Humphrey Elementary attend?

Students who attend Humphrey Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle
High : Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec.

What is the racial makeup of Humphrey Elementary?

Students at Humphrey Elementary are 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Humphrey Elementary a good school?

Humphrey Elementary ranks 592^nd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Humphrey Elementary in?

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted

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