Humke Elementary School

500 S Section St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Humke Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Humke Elementary School's student population of 339 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Humke Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Humke Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1596 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Humke Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Humke Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Humke Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Humke Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
5%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Humke Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Humke Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Humke Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Humke Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Humke Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Humke Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Humke Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Humke Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Humke Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Humke Elementary School's ranking?
Humke Elementary School is ranked #1596 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Humke Elementary School often compared to?
Humke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howe Elementary School, Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Humke Elementary School?
339 students attend Humke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Humke Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Humke Elementary School?
Humke Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Humke Elementary School offer ?
Humke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Humke Elementary School part of?
Humke Elementary School is part of Nekoosa School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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