Enrollment
303
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Side Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Side Elementary School
South Side Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hampton, Iowa, enrolling 303 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 303 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 228 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% 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.
Among Hampton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hampton-Dumont Middle School (363 students): South Side Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 14.5:1).
Hampton-Dumont Comm School District also operates Hampton-Dumont High School (457 students) and Hampton-Dumont Middle School (363 students) alongside South 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 South Side Elementary School compares
South 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hampton-Dumont Comm School District, which includes South 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 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
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hampton on the city page.
Is South Side Elementary School a good school?
South Side Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% 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 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.
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