Enrollment
466
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hampton, GA
Hampton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hampton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130282001212
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampton Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hampton Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hampton Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Hampton, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hampton Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hampton Elementary School
Hampton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hampton, Georgia, enrolling 466 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.3% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 466 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 253 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #168.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and White (16%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hampton's public schools, it stands alongside Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy (1,048 students): Hampton Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 22.3:1).
Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students) and Union Grove High (1,622 students) alongside Hampton Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Hampton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 8% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$12,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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
African American 62.9%
White 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Hampton Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Hampton Elementary School.
$12,402
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Hampton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy
Standard public school
1,048 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Dutchtown Elementary School
Standard public school
962 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Hawthorne Elementary School
Standard public school
813 students 14:1 students per teacher
Rocky Creek Elementary
Standard public school
696 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Kemp Primary
Standard public school
626 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mount Carmel Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~466 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hampton Elementary School
How many students attend Hampton Elementary School?
Hampton Elementary School has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hampton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampton Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Elementary School?
65.3% of students at Hampton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hampton Elementary School is African American at 62.9% of enrollment, in Hampton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampton Elementary School?
Hampton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hampton Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Hampton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hampton on the city page.
Is Hampton Elementary School a good school?
Hampton Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia 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 Henry County?
Besides Hampton Elementary School, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.
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