Enrollment
304
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Hampton, IA
New Hampton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for New Hampton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192034001922
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Hampton Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in New Hampton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New Hampton Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Hampton Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Hampton, IA.
School address
District: New Hampton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192034001922 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Hampton Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Hampton Middle School
New Hampton Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in New Hampton, Iowa, enrolling 304 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 304 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 451 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #85.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New Hampton Comm School District also operates New Hampton Elementary School (504 students) and New Hampton High School (318 students) alongside New Hampton Middle 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 Middle School compares
New Hampton Middle 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Iowa - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
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 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 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 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, New Hampton Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hampton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Hampton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary 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 (~304 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Hampton Middle School
How many students attend New Hampton Middle School?
New Hampton Middle School has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Hampton, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hampton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hampton Middle School is 16:1, which is 8% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Hampton Middle School?
28.7% of students at New Hampton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Hampton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at New Hampton Middle School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in New Hampton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Hampton Middle School?
New Hampton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in New Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, New Hampton Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
New Hampton Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Middle School, New Hampton Comm School District also operates New Hampton Elementary School (504 students) and New Hampton High School (318 students). See the New Hampton Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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