- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hampton, IA
Hampton-Dumont Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hampton-Dumont Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191347000814
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampton-Dumont Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hampton-Dumont Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hampton-Dumont Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hampton, IA.
School address
District: Hampton-Dumont Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191347000814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Hampton-Dumont Middle School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 191347000814 · Hampton, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 14.5:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hampton-Dumont High School (457 students)
Hampton-Dumont Middle School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Hampton-Dumont Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hampton-Dumont
Hampton-Dumont High School
457 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hampton-Dumont Middle School compares
Hampton-Dumont Middle 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▲ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Iowa - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Hampton-Dumont Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton-Dumont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Side Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Side Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hampton-Dumont Middle 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
Similar elementary schools in Hampton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hampton-Dumont Middle School
How many students attend Hampton-Dumont Middle School?
Hampton-Dumont Middle School has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hampton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampton-Dumont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampton-Dumont Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% 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 Middle School?
50.1% of students at Hampton-Dumont Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampton-Dumont Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hampton-Dumont Middle School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Hampton, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampton-Dumont Middle School?
Hampton-Dumont Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hampton-Dumont Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Hampton-Dumont Comm School District also operates Hampton-Dumont High School (457 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.