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Taft Elementary School

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Taft Elementary School ranks 62 nd of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 1-4

62^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 89% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Taft Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Humboldt, Iowa, serving grades 1-4 with a total enrollment of 415 students. It is part of the Humboldt Community School District, which is ranked 26th out of 313 school districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Taft Elementary School consistently performs exceptionally well on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests, with 82.4% of 3rd graders and 87.5% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state averages. In mathematics, 84.7% of 3rd graders and 89.4% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 75.8% and 74.3%. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.1% to 23.4% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, Taft Elementary School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (34.56% to 42.42%) compared to some nearby schools, such as Manson Northwest Webster Elementary (34.77%), Eagle Grove Elementary (55.3%), and Butler Elementary School (69.19%).

Taft Elementary School's consistent academic excellence, stable enrollment, and low student-teacher ratio (ranging from 11.7 to 12.8) contribute to a positive learning environment. While the school outperforms many of its nearby counterparts, it is important to consider the potential socioeconomic factors that may contribute to the differences in student performance and attendance. Overall, Taft Elementary School is a high-performing school that provides a strong educational foundation for its students.

369

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,984

Per pupil spending ?

30.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

612 2nd Ave North
Humboldt, IA 50548

(515) 332-3216

District: Humboldt Community School District

Students who attend Taft Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Humboldt Middle School
High:	Humboldt High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.2%

Hispanic:

12.7%

Two or more races:

3.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 91st percentile in 2015 → 89th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (86% vs 73% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Iowa elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school86%

District avg86%

Iowa avg73%

62^nd of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 11%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

26^th of 313Humboldt Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	81.1	62 of 576	89.2%	★★★★☆
2024	79.1	77 of 557	86.2%	★★★★☆
2023	89.5	14 of 565	97.5%	★★★★★
2022	88.2	22 of 574	96.2%	★★★★★
2021	74.6	124 of 567	78.1%	★★★★☆
2019	87.7	29 of 603	95.2%	★★★★★
2018	80.6	60 of 567	89.4%	★★★★☆
2017	66.9	212 of 574	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	76.3	106 of 599	82.3%	★★★★☆
2015	81.0	54 of 616	91.2%	★★★★★
2014	74.9	106 of 603	82.4%	★★★★☆
2013	70.2	150 of 624	76.0%	★★★★☆
2012	82.9	30 of 626	95.2%	★★★★★

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics87%+12 vs state

English Language Arts85%+13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)			ISASP Mathematics (2025)			ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Taft Elementary School	Public	1-4	612 2nd Ave North	Humboldt	50548	Humboldt County	Humboldt Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 332-3216	369	34	10.9	30.6%	307 (83.2%)	2 (0.5%)	47 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	81.1	62^nd of 576 public elementary schools	89.2%		79.1	77^th of 557 public elementary schools	86.2%	15	82.4	87.5		84.7	89.4			$12,984	$826	$12,158
Clyde D Mease Elementary School	Public	PK-K	23 3rd St No	Dakota City	50529	Humboldt County	Humboldt Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 332-3578	139	7	19.3	30.2%	111 (79.9%)	1 (0.7%)	19 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.8%)								(n/a)								$13,645	$431	$13,214
Twin Rivers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 College Ave.	Bode	50519	Humboldt County	Twin Rivers Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 379-1309	45	7	6.4	57.8%	38 (84.4%)	1 (2.2%)	3 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.7%)								(n/a)								$34,937	$1,729	$33,208
Gilmore City Elementary School	Public	K-5	402 SE E Ave	Gilmore City	50541	Humboldt County	Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 373-6124	59	7	8.4	59.3%	53 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.5%)								(n/a)	30.0			60.0				$26,655	$924	$25,731
Feelhaver Elementary School	Public	1-5	1300 14th Ave N	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5680	227	13	17.0	33.5%	181 (79.7%)	10 (4.4%)	20 (8.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.2%)	35.5	431^st of 576 public elementary schools	25.2%		45.3	362^nd of 557 public elementary schools	35.0%	69	56.0	68.6	81.4	62.0	60.0	58.1	67.4	$15,454	$1,136	$14,318
Cooper Elementary School	Public	1-5	2420 14th Avenue North	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5602	231	16	14.2	43.7%	180 (77.9%)	9 (3.9%)	20 (8.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.7%)	3	566^th of 576 public elementary schools	1.7%		14.4	491^st of 557 public elementary schools	11.8%	75	34.1	45.7	44.2	48.8	34.8	44.2	37.2	$18,249	$1,339	$16,910
Duncombe Elementary School	Public	1-5	1620 6th Avenue North	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5623	438	30	14.3	70.1%	224 (51.1%)	32 (7.3%)	113 (25.8%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (14.6%)	5.4	546^th of 576 public elementary schools	5.2%		6.7	529^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.0%	17	43.5	46.2	45.2	45.6	32.3	52.1	45.2	$15,271	$1,808	$13,463
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	104 So. 17th St.	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5740	376	28	13.5	42.0%	237 (63.0%)	28 (7.4%)	64 (17.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (12.2%)								(n/a)
Eagle Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	425 North Fort	Eagle Grove	50533	Wright County	Eagle Grove Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 448-3126	435	39	11.0	59.8%	218 (50.1%)	7 (1.6%)	197 (45.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	23.6	482^nd of 576 public elementary schools	16.3%		33.4	425^th of 557 public elementary schools	23.7%	57	54.5	58.5		65.2	69.2			$12,163	$848	$11,316
Butler Elementary School	Public	1-5	945 South 18th Street	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5882	328	25	13.2	65.9%	209 (63.7%)	25 (7.6%)	50 (15.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	39 (11.9%)	9.4	531^st of 576 public elementary schools	7.8%		7.3	525^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.7%	6	34.5	54.0	46.8	34.5	47.6	59.7	51.6	$15,434	$1,605	$13,830

Frequently Asked Questions about Taft Elementary School

What district is Taft Elementary School in?

Humboldt Community School District

Is Taft Elementary School a good school?

Taft Elementary School ranks 62^nd of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Taft Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Taft Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Humboldt Middle School
High : Humboldt High School

What is the racial makeup of Taft Elementary School?

Students at Taft Elementary School are 83% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Taft Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 369 students attended Taft Elementary School.

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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