- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jewell, IA
South Hamilton Middle and High School
Federal NCES profile for South Hamilton Middle and High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192664001549
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Hamilton Middle and High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Iowa schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 300
- students enrolled
South Hamilton Middle and High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Hamilton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192664001549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
South Hamilton Middle and High School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 192664001549 · Jewell, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 12.5:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hamilton Elem (370 students)
South Hamilton Middle and High School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How South Hamilton Middle and High School compares
South Hamilton Middle and High 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 29% in Iowa - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, South Hamilton Middle and High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Middle and High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hamilton Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Hamilton Middle and High School'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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Hamilton Middle and High School
How many students attend South Hamilton Middle and High School?
South Hamilton Middle and High School has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jewell, IA. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hamilton Middle and High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hamilton Middle and High School is 12.5:1, which is 16% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 20% 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 South Hamilton Middle and High School?
22.6% of students at South Hamilton Middle and High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Hamilton Middle and High School?
The largest demographic group at South Hamilton Middle and High School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Jewell, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Hamilton Middle and High School?
South Hamilton Middle and High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Middle and High School, South Hamilton Comm School District also operates South Hamilton Elem (370 students). See the South Hamilton Comm School District district page for the complete list.