Enrollment
905
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hobart, IN
Hobart Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hobart Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180459000773
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hobart Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Hobart · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hobart Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hobart Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Hobart, IN.
School address
District: School City of Hobart · Indiana
NCES ID 180459000773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hobart Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hobart Middle School
Hobart Middle School is a large middle school in Hobart, Indiana, enrolling 905 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Indiana schools and 19% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.0% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 90% of state schools at 905 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 253 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 268 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 905 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hobart's middle schools, it stands alongside River Forest Middle School (369 students): Hobart Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 16.8:1).
School City of Hobart also operates Hobart High School (1,320 students) and Veterans Elementary School at Mundell (594 students) alongside Hobart 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 Hobart Middle School compares
Hobart Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 905 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
905
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,157
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Hobart Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School City of Hobart, which includes Hobart Middle School.
$11,157
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 60.4%
Federal 10.5%
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 Hobart Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans Elementary School at Mundell | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joan Martin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center-George Earle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hobart Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Hobart
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~905 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hobart Middle School
How many students attend Hobart Middle School?
Hobart Middle School has 905 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hobart, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hobart Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hobart Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hobart Middle School?
49.0% of students at Hobart Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hobart Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hobart Middle School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Hobart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hobart Middle School?
Hobart Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Hobart Middle School rank among public schools in Hobart?
By Resource Investment Index, Hobart Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Hobart, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hobart on the city page.
Is Hobart Middle School a good school?
Hobart Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. 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 School City of Hobart?
Besides Hobart Middle School, School City of Hobart also operates Hobart High School (1,320 students), Veterans Elementary School at Mundell (594 students), and Joan Martin Elementary School (497 students). See the School City of Hobart district page for the complete list.
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