Enrollment
428
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.3%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David R. Cawley Middle School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at David R. Cawley Middle School
David R. Cawley Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hooksett, New Hampshire, enrolling 428 students.
At 11:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Hampshire median, within a few percentage points of the 11.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 428 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 150 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 214 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Hooksett School District also operates Hooksett Memorial School (431 students) and Fred C. Underhill School (418 students) alongside David R. Cawley Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How David R. Cawley Middle School compares
David R. Cawley Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hooksett School District, which includes David R. Cawley Middle School.
$26,530
Per student
-6%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+60%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 25.8%
Federal 4.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~428 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hooksett on the city page.
Is David R. Cawley Middle School a good school?
David R. Cawley Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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