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4 schools in Humboldt Comm School District

Iowa · 1,426 students · 2 cities

Humboldt Comm School District runs the local public-school system inside Iowa: 4 K-12 schools serving roughly 1,426 students, with 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

4-year change in Humboldt Comm School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,426
-70 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Humboldt Comm School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IowaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
81.4%#28 of 169N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,426#78 of 234#5,655 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#91 of 234N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.5:1#156 of 234#4,950 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
30.4%#159 of 234#6,579 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
28.0%#66 of 119#5,004 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Humboldt Comm School District

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,434 to 1,426 students (down 1%) and from 90 to 98 full-time teachers (up 9%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Humboldt High SchoolHumboldtHigh09-12464
Humboldt Middle SchoolHumboldtMiddle05-08454
Taft Elementary SchoolHumboldtElementary01-04369
Clyde D Mease Elementary SchoolDakota CityElementaryPK-KG139

About Humboldt Comm School District

Humboldt Comm School District is a rural-scale Iowa school district running 4 schools with combined enrollment near 1,426.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Humboldt Comm School District consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,426 students, declined 5% from the 1,496 reported in SY 2020-21.

On allk12, the community for Humboldt Comm School District discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Humboldt Comm School District?
Humboldt Comm School District operates 4 public K-12 schools in Iowa, serving approximately 1,426 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Humboldt Comm School District?
Humboldt Comm School District includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Humboldt Comm School District?
Humboldt High School is the largest public school in Humboldt Comm School District by enrollment, with approximately 464 students.
What grade levels does Humboldt Comm School District serve?
Humboldt Comm School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.
What cities does Humboldt Comm School District serve?
Humboldt Comm School District operates schools in Humboldt, Dakota City across Iowa.