How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hempstead High School | John Kennedy Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Dubuque, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,499 | 493 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.4% | 22.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hempstead High School | John Kennedy Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,003 | $16,003 |
| District | Dubuque Comm School District | Dubuque Comm School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hempstead High School | John Kennedy Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.0% | 79.3% |
| African American | 7.6% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 7.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hempstead High School | John Kennedy Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 249.8:1 | 493:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.8% | 14.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 45 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.