- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Donald J Hobbs Middle School held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 160291000723 · Shelley, ID Middle · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 18.6:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelley Senior High School (800 students)
Donald J Hobbs Middle School held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Donald J Hobbs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelley Senior
Shelley Senior High School
800 students
- This school
Donald J Hobbs Middle School
391 students
- Hazel Stuart E
Hazel Stuart Elementary School
373 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary School
364 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary School
339 students
- Dean Goodsell 197
Dean Goodsell Elementary
197 students
What this shows Donald J Hobbs Middle School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donald J Hobbs Middle School compares
Donald J Hobbs Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$8,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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.
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
District finance for Shelley Joint District reports $8,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~391 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.