- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mebane, NC
Hawfields Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hawfields Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370003002566
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawfields Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Mebane · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawfields Middle has class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawfields Middle ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Mebane, NC.
School address
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370003002566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+116 students YoY
Hawfields Middle grew from 706 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (+16.4%).
Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+116 students YoY 370003002566 · Mebane, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
864 enr · 21.6:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter M Williams High (1,206 students)
Hawfields Middle grew from 706 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (+16.4%). Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hawfields Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walter M Willi
Walter M Williams High
1,206 students
- Southern Alama
Southern Alamance High
1,148 students
- Western Alaman
Western Alamance High
1,138 students
- Eastern Alaman
Eastern Alamance High
952 students
- This school
Hawfields Middle
864 students
- Western Alaman
Western Alamance Middle
837 students
What this shows Hawfields Middle reports 864 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawfields Middle compares
Hawfields Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 37% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▼ 23% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 864 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
864
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
175
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Hawfields Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alamance-Burlington Schools reports $11,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawfields Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter M Williams High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Alamance High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawfields Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Mebane
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~864 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hawfields Middle
How many students attend Hawfields Middle?
Hawfields Middle has 864 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mebane, NC. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), up 116.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawfields Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawfields Middle is 21.6:1, which is 37% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawfields Middle?
50.7% of students at Hawfields Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawfields Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hawfields Middle is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Mebane, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawfields Middle?
Hawfields Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Hawfields Middle rank among public schools in Mebane?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawfields Middle ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Mebane, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mebane on the city page.
What other schools are in Alamance-Burlington Schools?
Besides Hawfields Middle, Alamance-Burlington Schools also operates Walter M Williams High (1,206 students), Southern Alamance High (1,148 students), and Western Alamance High (1,138 students). See the Alamance-Burlington Schools district page for the complete list.