- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jewell, IA
South Hamilton Elem
Federal NCES profile for South Hamilton Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192664001547
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Hamilton Elem earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 370
- students enrolled
South Hamilton Elem has class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Hamilton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192664001547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
South Hamilton Elem held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 192664001547 · Jewell, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 16.8:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hamilton Middle and High School (300 students)
South Hamilton Elem held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How South Hamilton Elem compares
South Hamilton Elem 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 41% | 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
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% 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
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Iowa - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,459
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, South Hamilton Elem is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Hamilton Comm School District reports $12,459 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Hamilton Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hamilton Middle and High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Hamilton Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Jewell
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 South Hamilton Elem
How many students attend South Hamilton Elem?
South Hamilton Elem has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jewell, IA. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hamilton Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hamilton Elem is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Hamilton Elem?
21.5% of students at South Hamilton Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Hamilton Elem?
The largest demographic group at South Hamilton Elem is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Jewell, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Hamilton Elem?
South Hamilton Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in South Hamilton Comm School District?
Besides South Hamilton Elem, South Hamilton Comm School District also operates South Hamilton Middle and High School (300 students). See the South Hamilton Comm School District district page for the complete list.