Enrollment
457
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hampton, IA
Hampton-Dumont High School
Federal NCES profile for Hampton-Dumont High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191347000813
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampton-Dumont High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hampton-Dumont High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hampton-Dumont High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hampton, IA.
School address
District: Hampton-Dumont Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191347000813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hampton-Dumont High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hampton-Dumont High School
Hampton-Dumont High School is a mid-sized high school in Hampton, Iowa, enrolling 457 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 457 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 305 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #268, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 457 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hampton-Dumont Comm School District also operates Hampton-Dumont Middle School (363 students) and South Side Elementary School (303 students) alongside Hampton-Dumont High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hampton-Dumont High School compares
Hampton-Dumont High School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▲ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Iowa - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,763
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Hampton-Dumont High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hampton-Dumont Comm School District, which includes Hampton-Dumont High School.
$13,763
Per student
+7%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 46.1%
Federal 16.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hampton-Dumont High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton-Dumont Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Side Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hampton-Dumont High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~457 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hampton-Dumont High School
How many students attend Hampton-Dumont High School?
Hampton-Dumont High School has 457 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hampton, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampton-Dumont High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampton-Dumont High School is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hampton-Dumont High School?
45.2% of students at Hampton-Dumont High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampton-Dumont High School?
The largest demographic group at Hampton-Dumont High School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Hampton, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampton-Dumont High School?
Hampton-Dumont High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hampton-Dumont High School rank among public schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hampton-Dumont High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hampton, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hampton on the city page.
Is Hampton-Dumont High School a good school?
Hampton-Dumont High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hampton-Dumont Comm School District?
Besides Hampton-Dumont High School, Hampton-Dumont Comm School District also operates Hampton-Dumont Middle School (363 students), South Side Elementary School (303 students), and North Side Elementary School (145 students). See the Hampton-Dumont Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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