TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Taft Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Humboldt Comm School District school district, located in Humboldt, IA with about 348 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Taft Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Taft Elementary School, located in Humboldt, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Humboldt Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students during their early formative years. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside character development, the school strives to prepare children for future academic success while maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere.

As a key part of the Humboldt public school system, Taft Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to small-town values integrated with modern educational practices. The school encourages parental involvement and community collaboration, which helps create a stable and nurturing ecosystem for students. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, Taft Elementary aims to inspire a love of learning and ensure that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to thrive as they transition through their primary education.

For more information, contact Taft Elementary School at (515) 332-3216 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.