Enrollment
485
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Belfair, WA
Hawkins Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hawkins Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530579000860
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawkins Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Belfair · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawkins Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawkins Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Belfair, WA.
School address
District: North Mason School District · Washington
NCES ID 530579000860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawkins Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawkins Middle School
Hawkins Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Belfair, Washington, enrolling 485 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.8% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 485 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 499 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #229.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
North Mason School District also operates North Mason Senior High School (735 students) and Sand Hill Elementary (537 students) alongside Hawkins 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 Hawkins Middle School compares
Hawkins Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Washington - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$15,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Hawkins Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Mason School District, which includes Hawkins Middle School.
$15,894
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.5%
State 70.8%
Federal 15.7%
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 Hawkins Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Mason Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Hill Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belfair Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Mason Homelink Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James a. Taylor High School | Smaller | 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
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 30.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~485 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hawkins Middle School
How many students attend Hawkins Middle School?
Hawkins Middle School has 485 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Belfair, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawkins Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawkins Middle School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawkins Middle School?
41.8% of students at Hawkins Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawkins Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hawkins Middle School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Belfair, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawkins Middle School?
Hawkins Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawkins Middle School rank among public schools in Belfair?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawkins Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Belfair, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belfair on the city page.
Is Hawkins Middle School a good school?
Hawkins Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington 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 North Mason School District?
Besides Hawkins Middle School, North Mason School District also operates North Mason Senior High School (735 students), Sand Hill Elementary (537 students), and Belfair Elementary (392 students). See the North Mason School District district page for the complete list.
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