- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Humboldt, KS
Humboldt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Humboldt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200759002071
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Humboldt Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Humboldt · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Humboldt Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Humboldt Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Humboldt, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Humboldt Elementary School shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 200759002071 · Humboldt, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 18:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Humboldt Virtual Education (351 students)
Humboldt Elementary School shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Humboldt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Humboldt Virtu
Humboldt Virtual Education
351 students
- This school
Humboldt Elementary School
342 students
- Humboldt High
Humboldt High School
176 students
- Humboldt Middl
Humboldt Middle School
144 students
What this shows Humboldt Elementary School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Humboldt Elementary School compares
Humboldt Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▲ 5% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Kansas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,798
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Humboldt Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Humboldt reports $10,798 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Humboldt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Virtual Education | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Humboldt High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Humboldt Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Humboldt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Humboldt
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Humboldt Elementary School
How many students attend Humboldt Elementary School?
Humboldt Elementary School has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Humboldt, KS. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Humboldt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Humboldt Elementary School is 18:1, which is 30% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Humboldt Elementary School?
44.7% of students at Humboldt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Humboldt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Humboldt Elementary School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Humboldt, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Humboldt Elementary School?
Humboldt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Humboldt Elementary School rank among public schools in Humboldt?
By Resource Investment Index, Humboldt Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Humboldt, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Humboldt?
Besides Humboldt Elementary School, Humboldt also operates Humboldt Virtual Education (351 students), Humboldt High School (176 students), and Humboldt Middle School (144 students). See the Humboldt district page for the complete list.