- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dubuque, IA
Hempstead High School
Federal NCES profile for Hempstead High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190948000608
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hempstead High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #15 of 18
- public schools in Dubuque · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hempstead High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hempstead High School ranks #15 of 18 public schools in Dubuque, IA.
School address
District: Dubuque Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190948000608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Hempstead High School held near 1,549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 109.3 → 101.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 190948000608 · Dubuque, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,499 enr · 13.8:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Dubuque Senior High School (1,490 students)
Hempstead High School held near 1,549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 109.3 → 101.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Hempstead High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hempstead High School
1,499 students
- Dubuque Senior
Dubuque Senior High School
1,490 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
1,081 students
- George Washing 584
George Washington Middle School
584 students
- Eisenhower Ele 568
Eisenhower Elementary School
568 students
- Carver Element 499
Carver Elementary School
499 students
What this shows Hempstead High School reports 1,499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hempstead High School compares
Hempstead 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 8% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,499 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,499
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Iowa - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
African American 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.9%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Hempstead High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dubuque Comm School District reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hempstead High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hempstead High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Dubuque
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hempstead High School
How many students attend Hempstead High School?
Hempstead High School has 1,499 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dubuque, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,584 (2022-23) → 1,549 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hempstead High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hempstead High School is 13.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 12% 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 Hempstead High School?
33.4% of students at Hempstead High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hempstead High School?
The largest demographic group at Hempstead High School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Dubuque, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hempstead High School?
Hempstead High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hempstead High School rank among public schools in Dubuque?
By Resource Investment Index, Hempstead High School ranks #15 of 18 public schools in Dubuque, 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 Dubuque on the city page.
What other schools are in Dubuque Comm School District?
Besides Hempstead High School, Dubuque Comm School District also operates Dubuque Senior High School (1,490 students), Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School (1,081 students), and George Washington Middle School (584 students). See the Dubuque Comm School District district page for the complete list.