Humphrey Elementary School

Humphrey Elementary School is a small rural school located in the heart of Platte County, Nebraska. Situated at 405 South 7th Street, with a PO Box for easy correspondence, Humphrey Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. With an enrollment of just 174 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1, the school offers personalized attention to each child's learning needs.

Humphrey Elementary has 14 full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to their students’ growth and development. While the MySchoolScout rating for academic performance is at the lower end with a score of 5.0 out of 10 and a state ranking of #567 out of 974 schools, the school focuses on individualized learning plans and extra support programs to help students improve their proficiency in ELA (reading) and math, where currently 55% and 59% of students are proficient or above respectively. The setting is a remote rural area, providing a close-knit community atmosphere that fosters strong relationships between teachers, parents, and students.

Humphrey Elementary School stands as an integral part of the local community, offering a warm and supportive environment for young learners.

With an enrollment of 174 students, Humphrey Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Humphrey Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.