Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Humbolt Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Humbolt Elementary School's student population of 247 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Humbolt Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Humbolt Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#457 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
90%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Humbolt Elementary School's ranking?
Humbolt Elementary School is ranked #457 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Humbolt Elementary School?
247 students attend Humbolt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Humbolt Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Humbolt Elementary School?
Humbolt Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Humbolt Elementary School offer ?
Humbolt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Humbolt Elementary School part of?
Humbolt Elementary School is part of John Day SD 3 School District.
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