- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Humboldt, IA
Taft Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Taft Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191437000861
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taft Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Humboldt · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Taft Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Humboldt, IA.
School address
District: Humboldt Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191437000861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Taft Elementary School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 191437000861 · Humboldt, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 11.2:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Humboldt High School (464 students)
Taft Elementary School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Taft Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Humboldt High
Humboldt High School
464 students
- Humboldt Middl
Humboldt Middle School
454 students
- This school
Taft Elementary School
369 students
- Clyde D Mease 139
Clyde D Mease Elementary School
139 students
What this shows Taft Elementary School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taft Elementary School compares
Taft Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▲ 2% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in Iowa - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,884
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Taft Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Humboldt Comm School District reports $11,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taft Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Humboldt Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clyde D Mease Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taft Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Humboldt
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taft Elementary School
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Humboldt, IA. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taft Elementary School?
37.1% of students at Taft Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taft Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Taft Elementary School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Humboldt, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Taft Elementary School rank among public schools in Humboldt?
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Humboldt, IA. 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 Comm School District?
Besides Taft Elementary School, Humboldt Comm School District also operates Humboldt High School (464 students), Humboldt Middle School (454 students), and Clyde D Mease Elementary School (139 students). See the Humboldt Comm School District district page for the complete list.