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South Side Elementary School

Public Grades 1-4

436^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 24% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

South Side Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hampton, Iowa, serving 297 students in grades 1-4. It is part of the Hampton-Dumont Community School District, which is ranked 246 out of 313 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Side Elementary School faces some challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.4% to 27.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the state average, with only around 60-70% of students proficient or better, compared to the state averages of around 70-75% proficient or better. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.01% to 62.99% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing South Side Elementary to nearby schools like Aplington Elementary, West Fork Elementary at Rockwell, and Rock Run Elementary, it becomes clear that South Side is underperforming in several key areas. These nearby schools generally have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the challenges at South Side Elementary, such as improving attendance and providing additional academic support, could help the school improve and provide a better educational experience for its students.

303

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,304

Per pupil spending ?

60.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

507 4th Ave SE
Hampton, IA 50441

(641) 456-2261

District: Hampton-Dumont Community School District

Students who attend South Side Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hampton-Dumont Middle School
High:	Hampton-Dumont High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.5%

Hispanic:

42.6%

African American:

1.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 44th percentile in 2019 → 24th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (67% vs 73% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (24th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 20 percentile points since 2019

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg67%

Iowa avg73%

436^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 24%▼ down 20 pts since 2019

From bottom 44% (2019) to bottom 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

246^th of 313Hampton-Dumont Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	35.1	436 of 576	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	45.3	361 of 557	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.2	350 of 565	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.6	421 of 574	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	44.9	347 of 567	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.6	335 of 603	44.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics69%-6 vs state

English Language Arts64%-8 vs state

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Schools Near South Side Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Side Elementary School	Public	1-4	507 4th Ave SE	Hampton	50441	Franklin County	Hampton-Dumont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 456-2261	303	23	13.1	60.4%	165 (54.5%)	4 (1.3%)	129 (42.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	35.1	436^th of 576 public elementary schools	24.3%		45.3	361^st of 557 public elementary schools	35.2%	75	57.4	70.8			60.3	78.5				$14,304	$1,011	$13,294
North Side Elementary School	Public	PK-K	114 11th Place NE	Hampton	50441	Franklin County	Hampton-Dumont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 456-4481	145	10	14.5	59.3%	71 (49.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (50.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)										$14,812	$589	$14,224
CAL Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1441 Gull Ave	Latimer	50452	Franklin County	CAL Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 579-6085	180	15	12.0	47.2%	98 (54.4%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (42.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	79	85^th of 576 public elementary schools	85.2%		53.4	305^th of 557 public elementary schools	45.2%	220	83.3	87.5		78.9	95.8	87.5		78.9		$19,567	$939	$18,628
Rock Run Elementary	Public	2-5	710 North St	Iowa Falls	50126	Hardin County	Iowa Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 648-6420	292	28	10.2	40.1%	247 (84.6%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (9.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.5%)	79.1	83^rd of 576 public elementary schools	85.6%		72.5	132^nd of 557 public elementary schools	76.3%	49	75.0	89.7	81.9		86.1	86.8	87.5		75.0	$11,715	$370	$11,345
The Cougars Den	Public	PK-K	413 State St	Ackley	50601	Hardin County	AGWSR Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 847-2699	35	2	17.5	22.9%	31 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
AGWSR Elementary School	Public	K-5	1004 4th Ave	Ackley	50601	Hardin County	AGWSR Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 847-2611	227	18	12.8	50.7%	195 (85.9%)	2 (0.9%)	23 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	46.7	357^th of 576 public elementary schools	38.0%		43.6	372^nd of 557 public elementary schools	33.2%	15	65.9	75.0	62.2		65.9	79.5	78.4		59.5	$14,712	$626	$14,087
Pineview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	1510 Washington Ave	Iowa Falls	50126	Hardin County	Iowa Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 648-6410	281	16	17.2	40.2%	228 (81.1%)	1 (0.4%)	32 (11.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.8%)								(n/a)										$13,667	$677	$12,990
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell	Public	PK, KG-5	210 S 2nd St	Rockwell	50469	Cerro Gordo County	West Fork Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 822-3234	388	29	13.3	38.9%	367 (94.6%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	54.8	291^st of 576 public elementary schools	49.5%		61.1	238^th of 557 public elementary schools	57.3%	53	83.9	77.4	65.0		82.1	73.6	63.3		66.7	$13,507	$518	$12,988
Alden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	209 Center Street	Alden	50006	Hardin County	Alden Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 859-3393	148	14	10.7	25.0%	126 (85.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.4%)	59.2	267^th of 576 public elementary schools	53.6%		67.5	182^nd of 557 public elementary schools	67.3%	85	66.7	77.8	53.8	100.0	83.3	83.3	69.2	86.7	53.8	$24,167	$775	$23,391
Aplington Elementary School	Public	3-5	215 10th St	Aplington	50604	Butler County	Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 347-6621	165	12	14.2	30.9%	148 (89.7%)	4 (2.4%)	6 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)	56	284^th of 576 public elementary schools	50.7%		70.8	153^rd of 557 public elementary schools	72.5%	131	60.9	69.4	78.0		82.6	71.4	76.3		71.2	$10,716	$336	$10,380

Frequently Asked Questions about South Side Elementary School

How many students attend South Side Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 303 students attended South Side Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of South Side Elementary School?

Students at South Side Elementary School are 54% White, 43% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of South Side Elementary School attend?

Students who attend South Side Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hampton-Dumont Middle School
High : Hampton-Dumont High School

What district is South Side Elementary School in?

Hampton-Dumont Community School District

Is South Side Elementary School a good school?

South Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.3% of Iowa elementary schools.

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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