Enrollment
370
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hinton, IA
Hinton High School
Federal NCES profile for Hinton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191416000844
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hinton High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hinton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hinton High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hinton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hinton, IA.
School address
District: Hinton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191416000844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hinton High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hinton High School
Hinton High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hinton, Iowa, enrolling 370 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 88% of Iowa schools and 19% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.0% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Iowa average.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 204 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #143.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Hinton's public schools, it stands alongside Hinton Elementary School (299 students): Hinton High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 15.7:1).
Hinton Comm School District also operates Hinton Elementary School (299 students) and Hinton Intermediate School (191 students) alongside Hinton High 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 High School compares
Hinton High 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 67% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 88% in Iowa - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.6%
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Hinton High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hinton Comm School District, which includes Hinton High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hinton Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hinton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- 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 (~370 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hinton High School
How many students attend Hinton High School?
Hinton High School has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hinton, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hinton High School is 17.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hinton High School?
12.0% of students at Hinton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hinton High School?
The largest demographic group at Hinton High School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Hinton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hinton High School?
Hinton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hinton High School rank among public schools in Hinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hinton High School ranks #3 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 High School a good school?
Hinton High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 High School, Hinton Comm School District also operates Hinton Elementary School (299 students) and Hinton Intermediate School (191 students). See the Hinton Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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