At a glance
Reported students
243
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
213
Humphrey Elementary: 243 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 262
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.04
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Humphrey Elementary
Humphrey Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Waverly. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted. NCES reports 243 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.7%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Humphrey Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.37
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84%
- Hispanic10.7%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Winsted Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
213 reported students
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
393 reported students
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec.
High · Grades 09–12
411 reported students
Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Ecse
Other · Grades PK–PK
28 reported students
Hlww Alternative Learning Program
High · Grades 09–12
24 reported students
ALP Credit Recovery
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Humphrey Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose Elementary School of Innov Elementary · Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools | PK–05 | 363 | 3.2 mi |
| Journeys Alternative Program Elementary · Meeker and Wright Special Education | KG–08 | 9 | 4.8 mi |
| Winsted Elementary Elementary · Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted | PK–04 | 213 | 7.7 mi |
| Discovery Elementary Elementary · Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools | KG–05 | 257 | 9 mi |
| Parkside Elementary Elementary · Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools | PK–05 | 348 | 9 mi |
| Northwinds Elementary Elementary · Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools | KG–05 | 419 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Humphrey Elementary
What grades does Humphrey Elementary serve?
Humphrey Elementary reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted.
How many students attend Humphrey Elementary?
Humphrey Elementary reported 243 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 262 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Humphrey Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 243 students and 19.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Humphrey Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Humphrey Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Humphrey Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Humphrey Elementary in?
Humphrey Elementary is part of Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, based in Howard Lake, MN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Humphrey Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Montrose Elementary School of Innov (3.2 mi), Journeys Alternative Program (4.8 mi), Winsted Elementary (7.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.