Hampton SD 29 School District

206 5th St
Hampton, IL 61256-9662
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 225 students in Hampton SD 29 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Hampton SD 29 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,388 Schools
# Students
225 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hampton SD 29 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#262 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
27%
27%
40-44%
30%
50-59%
50%
(2022-23)
18.6%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.69
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
18%
29%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
70%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,093 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,244 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,093
$22,456
Spending / Student
$14,244
$21,694

Best Hampton SD 29 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
206 5th St
Hampton, IL 61256
(309) 755-0693
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hampton SD 29 School District?
Hampton SD 29 School District manages 1 public schools serving 225 students.
What is the rank of Hampton SD 29 School District?
Hampton SD 29 School District is ranked #260 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampton SD 29 School District?
70% of Hampton SD 29 School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hampton SD 29 School District?
Hampton SD 29 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Hampton SD 29 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,244 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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