Humke Elementary School

500 S Section St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Humke Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Humke Elementary School's student population of 335 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

Humke Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Humke Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1596 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
39%
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
84%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Humke Elementary School's ranking?
Humke Elementary School is ranked #1596 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Humke Elementary School often compared to?
Humke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howe Elementary School, Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Humke Elementary School?
335 students attend Humke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Humke Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Humke Elementary School?
Humke Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Humke Elementary School offer ?
Humke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Humke Elementary School part of?
Humke Elementary School is part of Nekoosa School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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