Total enrollment
670
-18 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in South Hamilton Comm School District
Iowa · 670 students · 1 city
South Hamilton Comm School District operates 2 public K-12 schools in Iowa, enrolling about 670 students between them (1 elementary and 1 high).
4-year change in South Hamilton Comm School District
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How South Hamilton Comm School District ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Iowa | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 670 | #182 of 234 | #8,386 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 2 | #227 of 234 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #145 of 234 | #4,644 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 28.5% | #167 of 234 | #6,770 of 8,164 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside South Hamilton Comm School District
Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 723 to 670 students (down 7%) and from 49 to 47 full-time teachers (down 4%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hamilton Elem | Jewell | Elementary | PK-06 | 370 |
| South Hamilton Middle And High School | Jewell | High | 07-12 | 300 |
About South Hamilton Comm School District
South Hamilton Comm School District is a compact public-school district in Iowa. The district oversees 2 schools and serves approximately 670 students.
Looking at the level breakdown, South Hamilton Comm School District is made up of 1 elementary and 1 high school.
Average enrollment per school in South Hamilton Comm School District is about 335, below the Iowa average of roughly 376.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 3%: 688 students in SY 2020-21 versus 670 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for South Hamilton Comm School District discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.