- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hooksett, NH
David R. Cawley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for David R. Cawley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330387000618
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David R. Cawley Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hooksett · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
David R. Cawley Middle School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David R. Cawley Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hooksett, NH.
School address
District: Hooksett School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330387000618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
David R. Cawley Middle School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 330387000618 · Hooksett, NH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 11:1 · 13.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Hooksett Memorial School (431 students)
David R. Cawley Middle School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
David R. Cawley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hooksett Memor
Hooksett Memorial School
431 students
- This school
David R. Cawley Middle School
428 students
- Fred C. Underh
Fred C. Underhill School
418 students
What this shows David R. Cawley Middle School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How David R. Cawley Middle School compares
David R. Cawley Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 38% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, David R. Cawley Middle School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Hooksett School District reports $21,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How David R. Cawley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooksett Memorial School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fred C. Underhill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David R. Cawley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about David R. Cawley Middle School
How many students attend David R. Cawley Middle School?
David R. Cawley Middle School has 428 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hooksett, NH. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at David R. Cawley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at David R. Cawley Middle School is 11:1, which is 3% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David R. Cawley Middle School?
13.3% of students at David R. Cawley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David R. Cawley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at David R. Cawley Middle School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Hooksett, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David R. Cawley Middle School?
David R. Cawley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does David R. Cawley Middle School rank among public schools in Hooksett?
By Resource Investment Index, David R. Cawley Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hooksett, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hooksett School District?
Besides David R. Cawley Middle School, Hooksett School District also operates Hooksett Memorial School (431 students) and Fred C. Underhill School (418 students). See the Hooksett School District district page for the complete list.