West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02

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West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school in Humboldt, South Dakota, serving 385 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the West Central School District 49-7, which is ranked 59 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. The school's performance in Mathematics is particularly strong, with 3rd and 4th-grade students significantly outperforming the state average by over 10 percentage points. The school's male students and special education students also perform well, ranking in the top 50 and top 25 schools in the state, respectively. However, the school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students have shown more variable performance, ranking in the top 10 schools in the state in 2021-2022 but dropping to the bottom half of schools in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 generally outperforms the other schools in the West Central School District and the Sioux Falls School District in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. However, the school's performance is not as strong as the Montrose School District schools, which have consistently higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. The school's focus on supporting its diverse student population, including its high-performing male and special education students, as well as addressing the needs of its low SES students, will be crucial for maintaining and improving its overall academic success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 600 S Main St
       Humboldt, SD  57035


(605) 363-3131

District: West Central School District 49-7

SchoolDigger Rank:
73rd of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,880 Help


Students who attend West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:    West Central Middle School - 04
High:    West Central High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  403

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.8%
American Indian:
3.0%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.9% Help


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Compare Details West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 ranks better than 63.7% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.56. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.8%), American Indian (3%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 is 15.1. (See more...)
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Compare West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 employs 26.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 is $9,880.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 73rd of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

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West Central School District 49-7:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central School District 49-7 59th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.00 83rd 187 55.6%
2004 66.49 62nd 189 67.2%
2005 67.73 57th 194 70.6%
2006 67.70 62nd 197 68.5%
2007 70.55 46th 194 76.3%
2008 70.23 52nd 194 73.2%
2009 77.55 20th 196 89.8%
2010 64.03 80th 206 61.2%
2011 54.59 112th 205 45.4%
2012 60.31 96th 214 55.1%
2013 68.69 53rd 201 73.6%
2015 53.05 108th 209 48.3%
2016 44.85 130th 206 36.9%
2017 39.82 141st 207 31.9%
2018 30.06 160th 204 21.6%
2019 43.60 125th 206 39.3%
2021 66.12 63rd 202 68.8%
2022 61.77 73rd 202 63.9%
2023 66.07 71st 204 65.2%
2024 61.56 73rd 201 63.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.83 38th 62 38.7%
2022 50.49 24th 61 60.7%
2023 76.43 9th 72 87.5%
2024 72.80 12th 72 83.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.88 108th 121 10.7%
2019 30.98 92nd 121 24.0%
2021 69.46 19th 106 82.1%
2022 80.75 10th 80 87.5%
2023 65.23 31st 112 72.3%
2024 38.49 69th 110 37.3%
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Rank History for Female students at West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.05 120th 163 26.4%
2019 43.60 93rd 155 40.0%
2021 76.07 27th 151 82.1%
2022 60.44 55th 150 63.3%
2023 56.83 66th 154 57.1%
2024 55.60 76th 165 53.9%
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Rank History for Male students at West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.88 129th 170 24.1%
2019 47.27 84th 160 47.5%
2021 56.34 67th 157 57.3%
2022 63.44 48th 154 68.8%
2023 71.38 40th 166 75.9%
2024 66.16 49th 161 69.6%
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Rank History for White students at West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.69 166th 186 10.8%
2019 34.11 144th 191 24.6%
2021 58.92 76th 185 58.9%
2022 53.40 82nd 184 55.4%
2023 59.71 73rd 185 60.5%
2024 52.61 89th 184 51.6%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota 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.

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Enrollment information for West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 298 298
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 309 309
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 359 359
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 559 559
1993 560 2 4 1 5 n/a n/a 0 572
1994 573 2 5 0 7 n/a n/a 0 587
1995 357 2 5 3 11 n/a n/a 0 378
1996 357 2 5 3 11 n/a n/a 0 378
1997 364 1 3 0 7 n/a n/a 0 375
1998 349 2 3 0 9 n/a n/a 0 363
1999 346 0 2 2 6 n/a n/a 0 356
2000 359 1 5 1 5 n/a n/a 0 371
2001 308 2 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 316
2002 330 1 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 336
2003 330 1 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 336
2004 333 2 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 341
2005 297 1 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 302
2006 285 3 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 291
2007 282 3 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 290
2008 287 2 n/a 1 3 n/a n/a 0 293
2009 310 3 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 320
2010 317 6 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 330
2011 360 2 0 5 4 0 0 0 371
2012 356 4 1 3 9 0 2 0 375
2013 347 4 3 3 9 0 8 0 374
2014 371 3 1 3 10 0 11 0 399
2015 361 5 1 3 8 0 8 0 386
2016 340 6 1 7 11 0 7 0 372
2017 331 6 1 11 4 0 13 0 366
2018 320 6 1 10 7 0 15 0 359
2019 339 2 0 8 9 0 14 0 372
2020 322 1 0 8 8 0 11 0 350
2021 311 2 0 6 8 0 12 0 339
2022 347 2 0 6 10 0 10 0 375
2023 360 2 0 4 10 0 9 0 385
2024 374 1 0 6 12 0 10 0 403

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 298 19.3 15.4 n/a
1990 309 18.0 17.1 n/a
1991 359 19.0 18.8 n/a
1992 559 37.9 14.7 n/a
1993 572 27.9 20.5 n/a
1994 587 28.3 20.7 n/a
1995 378 14.9 25.4 n/a
1996 378 14.9 25.4 n/a
1997 375 14.0 26.8 5.1
1998 363 15.3 23.7 19.8
1999 356 22.8 15.6 18.3
2000 371 17.8 20.8 12.7
2001 316 20.9 15.1 13
2002 336 22.9 14.7 5.4
2003 336 22.9 14.7 5.4
2004 341 22.9 14.9 14.7
2005 302 20.7 14.6 12.9
2006 291 20.3 14.3 18.9
2007 290 21.0 13.8 18.3
2008 293 21.5 13.6 24.2
2009 320 21.2 15.1 15.3
2010 330 21.7 15.1 21.8
2011 371 23.4 15.8 20.2
2012 375 24.4 15.3 23.7
2013 374 23.2 16.1 23.8
2014 399 24.5 16.2 23.8
2015 386 27.0 14.2 24.6
2016 372 25.0 14.8 27.7
2017 366 22.9 15.9 18.6
2018 359 22.6 15.8 18.7
2019 372 22.6 16.4 19.9
2020 350 23.1 15.1 18.3
2021 339 23.5 14.4 10.6
2022 375 24.0 15.6 9.1
2023 385 24.1 15.9 9.4
2024 403 26.6 15.1 12.9

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 West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 298 19.3 15.4 n/a
1990 309 18.0 17.1 n/a
1991 359 19.0 18.8 n/a
1992 559 37.9 14.7 n/a
1993 572 27.9 20.5 n/a
1994 587 28.3 20.7 n/a
1995 378 14.9 25.4 n/a
1996 378 14.9 25.4 n/a
1997 375 14.0 26.8 5.1
1998 363 15.3 23.7 19.8
1999 356 22.8 15.6 18.3
2000 371 17.8 20.8 12.7
2001 316 20.9 15.1 13
2002 336 22.9 14.7 5.4
2003 336 22.9 14.7 5.4
2004 341 22.9 14.9 14.7
2005 302 20.7 14.6 12.9
2006 291 20.3 14.3 18.9
2007 290 21.0 13.8 18.3
2008 293 21.5 13.6 24.2
2009 320 21.2 15.1 15.3
2010 330 21.7 15.1 21.8
2011 371 23.4 15.8 20.2
2012 375 24.4 15.3 23.7
2013 374 23.2 16.1 23.8
2014 399 24.5 16.2 23.8
2015 386 27.0 14.2 24.6
2016 372 25.0 14.8 27.7
2017 366 22.9 15.9 18.6
2018 359 22.6 15.8 18.7
2019 372 22.6 16.4 19.9
2020 350 23.1 15.1 18.3
2021 339 23.5 14.4 10.6
2022 375 24.0 15.6 9.1
2023 385 24.1 15.9 9.4
2024 403 26.6 15.1 12.9

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 West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $496 (6.3%) $7,433 (93.7%) $7,930
2021 $1,008 (10.4%) $8,675 (89.6%) $9,683
2022 $862 (9.2%) $8,546 (90.8%) $9,408
2023 $644 (6.5%) $9,236 (93.5%) $9,880

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 125th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 71st of 204 Elementary schools
 25.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02)63.753.5
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Central School District 49-7)63.153.5
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02)54.972.7
 17.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Central School District 49-7)54.472.7
 18.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02)47.742.1
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Central School District 49-7)47.742.1
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02)41.157
 15.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Central School District 49-7)41.157
 15.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02)5065.3
 15.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Central School District 49-7)5065.3
 15.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02)41.456.1
 14.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Central School District 49-7)41.456.1
 14.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02)34.644.9
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (West Central School District 49-7)34.644.9
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02)53.753.3
 0.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (West Central School District 49-7)53.956.3
 2.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02)45.761.8
 16.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (West Central School District 49-7)36.351.2
 14.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students372385
 3.5%
African American22
American Indian910
 11.1%
Asian00
Hispanic84
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White339360
 6.2%
Two or More Races149
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.9%9.4%
 10.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 403 students attended West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02.

West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 ranks 73rd of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 are 93% White, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Central Middle School - 04
High : West Central High School - 01


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