- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Hinton High School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 191416000844 · Hinton, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 17.6:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hinton Elementary School (299 students)
Hinton High School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Hinton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hinton High School
370 students
- Hinton Element
Hinton Elementary School
299 students
- Hinton Interme
Hinton Intermediate School
191 students
What this shows Hinton High School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hinton High School compares
Hinton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
Counselors0.7 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.
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
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 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
- 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 (~370 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.