- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Forest, MS
Hawkins Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hawkins Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280147000214
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawkins Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Forest · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawkins Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawkins Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Forest, MS.
School address
District: Forest Municipal School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280147000214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Hawkins Middle School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 280147000214 · Forest, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Elementary School (740 students)
Hawkins Middle School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Hawkins Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Element
Forest Elementary School
740 students
- This school
Hawkins Middle School
460 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
438 students
What this shows Hawkins Middle School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawkins Middle School compares
Hawkins Middle 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
460
Bigger than 56% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$12,170
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.0%
African American 35.7%
White 8.0%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Hawkins Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forest Municipal School Dist reports $12,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawkins Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawkins Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawkins Middle School
How many students attend Hawkins Middle School?
Hawkins Middle School has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Forest, MS. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawkins Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawkins Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawkins Middle School?
100.0% of students at Hawkins Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawkins Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hawkins Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment, in Forest, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawkins Middle School?
Hawkins Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawkins Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Forest, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Forest Municipal School Dist?
Besides Hawkins Middle School, Forest Municipal School Dist also operates Forest Elementary School (740 students) and Forest High School (438 students). See the Forest Municipal School Dist district page for the complete list.