- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hinton, IA
Hinton Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Hinton Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191416000845
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hinton Intermediate School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hinton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hinton Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hinton Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hinton, IA.
School address
District: Hinton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191416000845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Hinton Intermediate School held near 179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 191416000845 · Hinton, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 15.9:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Hinton High School (370 students)
Hinton Intermediate School held near 179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Hinton Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hinton High Sc
Hinton High School
370 students
- Hinton Element
Hinton Elementary School
299 students
- This school
Hinton Intermediate School
191 students
What this shows Hinton Intermediate School reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hinton Intermediate School compares
Hinton Intermediate 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 65% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Iowa - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Hinton Intermediate 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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hinton Intermediate 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~191 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hinton Intermediate School
How many students attend Hinton Intermediate School?
Hinton Intermediate School has 191 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hinton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinton Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hinton Intermediate School is 15.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hinton Intermediate School?
12.6% of students at Hinton Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hinton Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Hinton Intermediate School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Hinton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hinton Intermediate School?
Hinton Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Hinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hinton Intermediate School ranks #2 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 Intermediate School, Hinton Comm School District also operates Hinton High School (370 students) and Hinton Elementary School (299 students). See the Hinton Comm School District district page for the complete list.