Serving 403 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 15:1 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 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 403 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
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
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 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
403 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 Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02?
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 15:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 403 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
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
