SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South Side Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hampton-Dumont Comm School District school district, located in Hampton, IA with about 240 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, South Side Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

South Side Elementary School is a public primary school located in Hampton, Iowa, serving as part of the Hampton-Dumont Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong educational foundation for students in their early academic years. It emphasizes essential core subjects while promoting social and emotional development to help children succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Hampton community, benefiting from the resources and collaborative spirit of the broader Hampton-Dumont school system. By maintaining a focus on student growth and community engagement, South Side Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Families looking for more specific information regarding school calendars, academic programs, or administrative contact details can visit the district’s official website at http://www.hdcsd.org.

For more information, contact South Side Elementary School at (641) 456-2261 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.