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Humboldt Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1520 N Second St
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Humboldt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
(17-18)
10-14%
42%
(17-18)
20-24%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
61%
68%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Humboldt Elementary School?
333 students attend Humboldt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Humboldt Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Humboldt Elementary School?
Humboldt Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Humboldt Elementary School offer ?
Humboldt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Humboldt Elementary School part of?
Humboldt Elementary School is part of St. Joseph School District.

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