- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hampton, AR
Hampton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hampton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050723000440
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampton Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 277
- students enrolled
Hampton Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hampton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050723000440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Hampton Elementary School shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-12.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 050723000440 · Hampton, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 14.6:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Hampton High School (223 students)
Hampton Elementary School shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-12.3%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Hampton Elementary School compares
Hampton Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 57% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,659
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
African American 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Hampton Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hampton School District reports $13,659 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hampton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hampton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hampton Elementary School
How many students attend Hampton Elementary School?
Hampton Elementary School has 277 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hampton, AR. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampton Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hampton Elementary School?
55.1% of students at Hampton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hampton Elementary School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Hampton, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampton Elementary School?
Hampton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Hampton School District?
Besides Hampton Elementary School, Hampton School District also operates Hampton High School (223 students). See the Hampton School District district page for the complete list.