Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Hinton Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Hinton Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Hinton, IA school district, covering approximately 129.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 6.9 miles and the farthest edge located 10.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hinton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hinton Elementary School's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hinton Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hinton Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 1223 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hinton Elementary School's ranking?
Hinton Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Hinton Elementary School?
299 students attend Hinton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hinton Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hinton Elementary School?
Hinton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hinton Elementary School offer ?
Hinton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hinton Elementary School part of?
Hinton Elementary School is part of Hinton Comm School District.
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