Enrollment
504
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Hampton, IA
New Hampton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for New Hampton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192034001205
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Hampton Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in New Hampton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
New Hampton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Hampton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Hampton, IA.
School address
District: New Hampton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192034001205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Hampton Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Hampton Elementary School
New Hampton Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New Hampton, Iowa, enrolling 504 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 91% of Iowa schools and 26% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 504 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 343 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #221.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 504 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New Hampton Comm School District also operates New Hampton High School (318 students) and New Hampton Middle School (304 students) alongside New Hampton 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 New Hampton Elementary School compares
New Hampton 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Iowa - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,598
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, New Hampton 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 New Hampton Comm School District, which includes New Hampton Elementary School.
$12,598
Per student
-2%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 42.3%
Federal 10.9%
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 New Hampton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampton High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Hampton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Hampton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~504 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Hampton Elementary School
How many students attend New Hampton Elementary School?
New Hampton Elementary School has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Hampton, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hampton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hampton Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 26% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Hampton Elementary School?
27.9% of students at New Hampton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Hampton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at New Hampton Elementary School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in New Hampton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Hampton Elementary School?
New Hampton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Hampton Elementary School rank among public schools in New Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, New Hampton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Hampton, 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 New Hampton on the city page.
Is New Hampton Elementary School a good school?
New Hampton Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 New Hampton Comm School District?
Besides New Hampton Elementary School, New Hampton Comm School District also operates New Hampton High School (318 students) and New Hampton Middle School (304 students). See the New Hampton Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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