Enrollment
612
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawthorne Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawthorne Middle School
Hawthorne Middle School is a large middle school in Pocatello, Idaho, enrolling 612 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 612 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 159 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Pocatello District spends $8,862 per pupil, 26% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students) and Pocatello High School (1,281 students) alongside Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne Middle School compares
Hawthorne Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pocatello District, which includes Hawthorne Middle School.
$8,862
Per student
-26%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 61.6%
Federal 21.4%
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 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
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~612 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Hawthorne Middle School a good school?
Hawthorne Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho 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 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.
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