Enrollment
299
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hinton, IA
Hinton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hinton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191416000843
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hinton Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hinton · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hinton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hinton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hinton, IA.
School address
District: Hinton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191416000843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hinton Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hinton Elementary School
Hinton Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hinton, Iowa, enrolling 299 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.4% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Iowa average.
With 299 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 165 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Hinton's public schools, it stands alongside Hinton High School (370 students): Hinton Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 17.6:1).
Hinton Comm School District also operates Hinton High School (370 students) and Hinton Intermediate School (191 students) alongside Hinton 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 Hinton Elementary School compares
Hinton Elementary 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 71% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 74% in Iowa - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 94.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Hinton Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hinton Comm School District, which includes Hinton Elementary School.
$10,894
Per student
-15%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.4%
State 35.7%
Federal 6.9%
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 Hinton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinton Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hinton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Hinton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~299 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hinton Elementary School
How many students attend Hinton Elementary School?
Hinton Elementary School has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hinton, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hinton Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hinton Elementary School?
10.4% of students at Hinton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hinton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hinton Elementary School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Hinton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hinton Elementary School?
Hinton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hinton Elementary School rank among public schools in Hinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hinton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hinton, 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 Hinton on the city page.
Is Hinton Elementary School a good school?
Hinton Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Iowa schools. 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 Hinton Comm School District?
Besides Hinton Elementary School, Hinton Comm School District also operates Hinton High School (370 students) and Hinton Intermediate School (191 students). See the Hinton Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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