- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hokes Bluff, AL
Hokes Bluff Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hokes Bluff Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010138000500
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hokes Bluff Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hokes Bluff · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hokes Bluff Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hokes Bluff Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hokes Bluff, AL.
School address
District: Etowah County · Alabama
NCES ID 010138000500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Hokes Bluff Middle School shrank from 305 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 010138000500 · Hokes Bluff, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 16.9:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (825 students)
Hokes Bluff Middle School shrank from 305 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hokes Bluff Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
825 students
- John S Jones E
John S Jones Elementary School
745 students
- Rainbow Middle
Rainbow Middle School
634 students
- Hokes Bluff El
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
610 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
585 students
- This school 253
Hokes Bluff Middle School
253 students
What this shows Hokes Bluff Middle School reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hokes Bluff Middle School compares
Hokes Bluff Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Alabama - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$11,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Hokes Bluff Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Etowah County reports $11,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hokes Bluff Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S Jones Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hokes Bluff Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hokes Bluff Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hokes Bluff Middle School
How many students attend Hokes Bluff Middle School?
Hokes Bluff Middle School has 253 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hokes Bluff, AL. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hokes Bluff Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hokes Bluff Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% higher 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 Hokes Bluff Middle School?
52.1% of students at Hokes Bluff Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hokes Bluff Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hokes Bluff Middle School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Hokes Bluff, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hokes Bluff Middle School?
Hokes Bluff Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hokes Bluff Middle School rank among public schools in Hokes Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Hokes Bluff Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hokes Bluff, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Etowah County?
Besides Hokes Bluff Middle School, Etowah County also operates Southside High School (825 students), John S Jones Elementary School (745 students), and Rainbow Middle School (634 students). See the Etowah County district page for the complete list.