A+
Excellent
98/100

Taft Elementary School

📚 01 – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 612 2nd Ave North, Humboldt, IA 50548
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 87% · Math 87% proficient · 93rd percentile in Iowa
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Iowa for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

98
Repit Score
out of 100
415
Students
enrolled
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%93/100reading 96th percentile, math 90th percentile among Iowa elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 31% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +32 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency87% (+18 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency87% (+18 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White92%87%reading +19 pts, math +11 pts95th percentile (list)
Hispanic70%90%reading +22 pts, math +36 pts97th percentile (list)
Low-income82%77%reading +29 pts, math +20 pts94th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 612 2nd Ave North
City Humboldt
ZIP Code 50548
District 1914370
NCES School ID 191437000861
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50548

Understanding the community around Taft Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,440
Per Capita Income $37,718
Poverty Rate 5.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%
High School or Higher 95.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $154,300
Median Rent $650
Owner-Occupied 69.6%
Renter-Occupied 30.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Taft Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 83.9%
Hispanic/Latino 11.8%
Two or More Races 3.1%
Black 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 415
Teachers (FTE) 34.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 98 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has 415 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does Taft Elementary School serve?
Taft Elementary School serves grades 01 – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Taft Elementary School receive per student?
Taft Elementary School receives $12,387 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Taft Elementary School in 50548 ▼
Avg Home Value
$194,639
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
+7.7%
% Renters
30.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026