Enrollment
363
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hampton-Dumont Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hampton-Dumont Middle School
Hampton-Dumont Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hampton, Iowa, enrolling 363 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 363 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 268 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #155.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% 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.
Among Hampton's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Side Elementary School (303 students): Hampton-Dumont Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 11.7:1).
Hampton-Dumont Comm School District also operates Hampton-Dumont High School (457 students) and South Side Elementary School (303 students) alongside Hampton-Dumont Middle 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 Middle School compares
Hampton-Dumont Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hampton-Dumont Comm School District, which includes Hampton-Dumont Middle 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 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
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 elementary schools in Hampton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~363 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hampton on the city page.
Is Hampton-Dumont Middle School a good school?
Hampton-Dumont Middle School earns 43/100 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 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.
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