Top Rankings
Humboldt School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 789 students in Humboldt School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Kansas.
Public Elementary Schools in Humboldt School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
974 Students
324,138 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
23,033 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Humboldt School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#259 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.57
# American Indian Students
15 Students
2,335 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,300 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
69,684 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
21%
# Black Students
23 Students
21,455 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
840 Students
199,822 Students
% White Students
86%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
834 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
20,708 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
21,628
# Students in K Grade:
43
32,784
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
37
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
51
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
48
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
44
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
49
27,312
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
27,449
# Students in 9th Grade:
95
1,664
# Students in 10th Grade:
111
1,828
# Students in 11th Grade:
85
1,893
# Students in 12th Grade:
137
2,095
# Ungraded Students:
83
634
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,678 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,729 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,678
$16,113
Spending / Student
$10,729
$17,019
Best Humboldt School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Humboldt Virtual Education
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 S. 9th St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-5120
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-5120
Grades: 6-12
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Humboldt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Central St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Humboldt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Bridge Street
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-3348
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-3348
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
