Below Average
#1642 of 1,992 schools in MN
Humphrey Elementary
Elementary School · Howard Lake-waverly-winsted · Waverly, MN
A Howard Lake-waverly-winsted elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
PO BOX 248, Waverly, MN 55390
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Humphrey Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Humphrey Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average423/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,500
Median home value
$308,500
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55390; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose Elementary School of InnovEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| St James Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 4.6 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Journeys Alternative ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 4.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Meeker-wright Early Childhood Sp EdEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 4.8 mi | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,431NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Humphrey Elementary is listed in HOWARD LAKE-WAVERLY-WINSTED; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Humphrey Elementary
Humphrey Elementary is a public elementary school in Waverly, MN, part of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted, serving approximately 274 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,642 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Humphrey Elementary
What grades does Humphrey Elementary serve?
Humphrey Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Humphrey Elementary?
Humphrey Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Humphrey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Humphrey Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Humphrey Elementary rank in MN?
Humphrey Elementary ranks #1,642 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Humphrey Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Humphrey Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Humphrey Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Humphrey Elementary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Humphrey Elementary a charter school?
No, Humphrey Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Humphrey Elementary a Title I school?
No, Humphrey Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Humphrey Elementary?
35.4% of students at Humphrey Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wright County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (320) 543-4680
- Area population (ZIP 55390)
- 3,179
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55390; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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