Enrollment
391
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shelley, ID
Donald J Hobbs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Donald J Hobbs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160291000723
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donald J Hobbs Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Shelley · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Donald J Hobbs Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donald J Hobbs Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Shelley, ID.
School address
District: Shelley Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160291000723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Donald J Hobbs Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Donald J Hobbs Middle School
Donald J Hobbs Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Shelley, Idaho, enrolling 391 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 222 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #97.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Shelley Joint District spends $8,004 per pupil, 33% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Shelley Joint District also operates Shelley Senior High School (800 students) and Hazel Stuart Elementary School (373 students) alongside Donald J Hobbs 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 Donald J Hobbs Middle School compares
Donald J Hobbs Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 30% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 68% in Idaho - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,004
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 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 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Donald J Hobbs Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelley Joint District, which includes Donald J Hobbs Middle School.
$8,004
Per student
-33%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 62.5%
Federal 17.2%
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 Donald J Hobbs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazel Stuart Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dean Goodsell Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donald J Hobbs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 32.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Donald J Hobbs Middle School
How many students attend Donald J Hobbs Middle School?
Donald J Hobbs Middle School has 391 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shelley, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald J Hobbs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald J Hobbs Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donald J Hobbs Middle School?
20.6% of students at Donald J Hobbs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donald J Hobbs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Donald J Hobbs Middle School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Shelley, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald J Hobbs Middle School?
Donald J Hobbs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Donald J Hobbs Middle School rank among public schools in Shelley?
By Resource Investment Index, Donald J Hobbs Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Shelley, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shelley on the city page.
Is Donald J Hobbs Middle School a good school?
Donald J Hobbs Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho 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 Shelley Joint District?
Besides Donald J Hobbs Middle School, Shelley Joint District also operates Shelley Senior High School (800 students), Hazel Stuart Elementary School (373 students), and Riverview Elementary School (364 students). See the Shelley Joint District district page for the complete list.
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