Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#157 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
93%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02's ranking?
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 is ranked #157 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02?
385 students attend West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02?
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 offer ?
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 part of?
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 is part of West Central School District 49-7.
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