West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02

385 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Central Humboldt Elementary, located at 600 S Main St in Humboldt, South Dakota, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the West Central School District. The school provides a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential skills necessary for future success within the district’s educational framework.

As part of the broader West Central system, the school benefits from the resources and curriculum standards of a district committed to student achievement and community engagement. The Humboldt campus emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their potential through a structured classroom experience. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education, maintaining consistent communication regarding district-wide initiatives, school policies, and student development via their official website.

385

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	4
Black	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	10

White
360 (93.5 %)
American Indian
10 (2.6 %)
Two or More
9 (2.3 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.0 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Central School District 49-7
Phone:	(605)363-3131
Website:	http://www.westcentral49-7.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 99