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Humboldt Comm School District

401 13th St. S.
Humboldt, IA 50548
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Humboldt Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,426 students in Humboldt Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Humboldt Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
1,426 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Humboldt Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#77 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
80%
68%
75%
70%
67%
63%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
12%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
84%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,180 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,615 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,180
$16,592
Spending / Student
$13,615
$16,163

Best Humboldt Comm School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
612 2nd Ave North
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-3216
Gr: 1-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Humboldt Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2812
Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Humboldt High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-1430
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
23 3rd St No
Dakota City, IA 50529
(515) 332-3578
Gr: PK-K | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Humboldt Comm School District?
Humboldt Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,426 students.
What is the rank of Humboldt Comm School District?
Humboldt Comm School District is ranked #80 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt Comm School District?
84% of Humboldt Comm School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Humboldt Comm School District?
Humboldt Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Humboldt Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,615 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,426 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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