- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Hinton Elementary School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 191416000843 · Hinton, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 15.7:1 · 10.4% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Hinton High School (370 students)
Hinton Elementary School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Hinton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hinton High Sc
Hinton High School
370 students
- This school
Hinton Elementary School
299 students
- Hinton Interme
Hinton Intermediate School
191 students
What this shows Hinton Elementary School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hinton Elementary School compares
Hinton Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,633
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Hinton Comm School District reports $11,633 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~299 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.