- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pocatello, ID
Hawthorne Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160264000471
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Pocatello · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Pocatello, ID.
School address
District: Pocatello District · Idaho
NCES ID 160264000471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Hawthorne Middle School shrank from 674 students in 2022-23 to 625 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 160264000471 · Pocatello, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 17.5:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (1,456 students)
Hawthorne Middle School shrank from 674 students in 2022-23 to 625 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
1,456 students
- Pocatello High
Pocatello High School
1,281 students
- Century High S
Century High School
1,068 students
- Franklin Middl
Franklin Middle School
718 students
- Irving Middle
Irving Middle School
702 students
- This school
Hawthorne Middle School
612 students
What this shows Hawthorne Middle School reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne Middle School compares
Hawthorne Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▲ 19% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in Idaho - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.8%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Hawthorne Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Pocatello District reports $9,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawthorne Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocatello High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorne Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Middle School
How many students attend Hawthorne Middle School?
Hawthorne Middle School has 612 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pocatello, ID. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawthorne Middle School?
34.9% of students at Hawthorne Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne Middle School is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Pocatello, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Middle School?
Hawthorne Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawthorne Middle School rank among middle schools in Pocatello?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Pocatello, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Pocatello on the city page.
What other schools are in Pocatello District?
Besides Hawthorne Middle School, Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students), Pocatello High School (1,281 students), and Century High School (1,068 students). See the Pocatello District district page for the complete list.