- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191347000813
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Hampton-Dumont High School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 191347000813 · Hampton, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 12.7:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hampton-Dumont Middle School (363 students)
Hampton-Dumont High School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Hampton-Dumont High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hampton-Dumont High School
457 students
- Hampton-Dumont
Hampton-Dumont Middle School
363 students
- South Side Ele
South Side Elementary School
303 students
- North Side Ele 145
North Side Elementary School
145 students
What this shows Hampton-Dumont High School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hampton-Dumont High School compares
Hampton-Dumont High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,837
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Hampton-Dumont Comm School District reports $12,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.