Enrollment
145
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hampton, IA
North Side Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Side Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191347000817
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Side Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Side Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Side Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hampton, IA.
School address
District: Hampton-Dumont Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191347000817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Side Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Side Elementary School
North Side Elementary School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Hampton, Iowa, enrolling 145 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 55.2% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 145 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 67 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #58, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (49%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hampton-Dumont Comm School District also operates Hampton-Dumont High School (457 students) and Hampton-Dumont Middle School (363 students) alongside North Side 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 North Side Elementary School compares
North Side 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 52% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Iowa - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,763
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
White 49.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, North Side Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hampton-Dumont Comm School District, which includes North Side Elementary School.
$13,763
Per student
+7%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 46.1%
Federal 16.4%
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 North Side Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton-Dumont High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hampton-Dumont Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Side Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~145 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Side Elementary School
How many students attend North Side Elementary School?
North Side Elementary School has 145 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hampton, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Side Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Side Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Side Elementary School?
55.2% of students at North Side Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Side Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Side Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment, in Hampton, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Side Elementary School?
North Side Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Side Elementary School rank among public schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, North Side Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in 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 Hampton on the city page.
Is North Side Elementary School a good school?
North Side Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Hampton-Dumont Comm School District?
Besides North Side Elementary School, Hampton-Dumont Comm School District also operates Hampton-Dumont High School (457 students), Hampton-Dumont Middle School (363 students), and South Side Elementary School (303 students). See the Hampton-Dumont Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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