- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St. Louis, MO
Hawthorn Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorn Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290060803274Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorn Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 94.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorn Middle has class sizes smaller than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
District: Hawthorn Leadership Schl Girls · Missouri
NCES ID 290060803274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
53 on latest CCD 290060803274 · St. Louis, MO Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
53 enr · 7.6:1 · 94.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hawthorn High School (59 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 6 middle schools in St. Louis. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How Hawthorn Middle compares
Hawthorn Middle vs Missouri and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.6:1 | ▼ 41% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.3% | ▲ 105% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
53
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 105% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 8% in Missouri - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.9%
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
$32,938
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
District finance for Hawthorn Leadership Schl Girls reports $32,938 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawthorn Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorn Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~53 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorn Middle
How many students attend Hawthorn Middle?
Hawthorn Middle has 53 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St. Louis, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Middle is 7.6:1, which is 41% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 52% 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 Hawthorn Middle?
94.3% of students at Hawthorn Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorn Middle?
Hawthorn Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hawthorn Middle rank among middle schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in St. Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in St. Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawthorn Leadership Schl Girls?
Besides Hawthorn Middle, Hawthorn Leadership Schl Girls also operates Hawthorn High School (59 students). See the Hawthorn Leadership Schl Girls district page for the complete list.