- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hampton, IA
South Side Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Side Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191347000819
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Side Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Side Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Side Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hampton, IA.
School address
District: Hampton-Dumont Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191347000819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
South Side Elementary School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 191347000819 · Hampton, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 11.7:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Hampton-Dumont High School (457 students)
South Side Elementary School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
South Side Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hampton-Dumont
Hampton-Dumont High School
457 students
- Hampton-Dumont
Hampton-Dumont Middle School
363 students
- This school
South Side Elementary School
303 students
- North Side Ele 145
North Side Elementary School
145 students
What this shows South Side Elementary School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Side Elementary School compares
South Side Elementary 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 43% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Iowa - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,837
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 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, South Side Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hampton-Dumont Comm School District reports $12,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Side Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton-Dumont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hampton-Dumont Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Side Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Hampton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Side Elementary School
How many students attend South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hampton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 25% 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 Side Elementary School?
51.9% of students at South Side Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Side Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Side Elementary School is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Hampton, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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).
How does South Side Elementary School rank among public schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, South Side Elementary School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Hampton-Dumont Comm School District?
Besides South Side Elementary School, Hampton-Dumont Comm School District also operates Hampton-Dumont High School (457 students), Hampton-Dumont Middle School (363 students), and North Side Elementary School (145 students). See the Hampton-Dumont Comm School District district page for the complete list.