Humboldt Elementary School
Tel:
(816) 671-4190
Humboldt Elementary School serves 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Humboldt Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Humboldt Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Humboldt Elementary School's student population of 333 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 333 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Humboldt Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Humboldt Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1965 out of 2085 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 7% |
| Black | 8% | 16% |
| White | 61% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 16% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Joseph School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Humboldt Elementary School is Lafayette High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bode Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lindbergh Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Joseph Lafayette High School Grades: 9-12 | 768 students
0.6 miles
412 Highland Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4220 0.6 9-12 768 - Saint Joseph Lindbergh Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 450 students
0.9 miles
2812 St Joseph Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4250 0.9 PK-6 450 - Saint Joseph Edison Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 420 students
1.4 miles
515 N 22nd
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4110 1.4 PK-6 420 - Saint Joseph Bode Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 513 students
1.8 miles
720 N Noyes Blvd
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4050 1.8 7-8 513 - Saint Joseph Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,699 student
1.8 miles
2602 Edmond
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4080 1.8 9-12 1,699
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