- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hattiesburg, MS
Hawkins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hawkins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280180001570
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawkins Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Hattiesburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawkins Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawkins Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Hattiesburg, MS.
School address
District: Hattiesburg Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280180001570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Hawkins Elementary School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 280180001570 · Hattiesburg, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 12.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hattiesburg High School (1,014 students)
Hawkins Elementary School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Hawkins Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hattiesburg Hi
Hattiesburg High School
1,014 students
- Thames Element
Thames Elementary School
619 students
- N R Burger Mid
N R Burger Middle School
525 students
- Rowan Elementa
Rowan Elementary School
425 students
- Woodley Elemen
Woodley Elementary School
422 students
- This school 283
Hawkins Elementary School
283 students
What this shows Hawkins Elementary School reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawkins Elementary School compares
Hawkins Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$14,215
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
Two or More 6.4%
White 3.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Hawkins Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hattiesburg Public School Dist reports $14,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawkins Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thames Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| N R Burger Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawkins Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Hattiesburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bellevue Elementary School
Standard public school
1,145 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Longleaf Elementary
Standard public school
787 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary
Standard public school
758 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Dixie Attendance Center
Standard public school
487 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
North Forrest High School
Standard public school
349 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
Standard public school
214 students 8.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawkins Elementary School
How many students attend Hawkins Elementary School?
Hawkins Elementary School has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hattiesburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawkins Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 18% 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 Hawkins Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Hawkins Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawkins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hawkins Elementary School is African American at 61.8% of enrollment, in Hattiesburg, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawkins Elementary School?
Hawkins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Hawkins Elementary School rank among schools in Hattiesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawkins Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Hattiesburg, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hattiesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Hattiesburg Public School Dist?
Besides Hawkins Elementary School, Hattiesburg Public School Dist also operates Hattiesburg High School (1,014 students), Thames Elementary School (619 students), and N R Burger Middle School (525 students). See the Hattiesburg Public School Dist district page for the complete list.