- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Theodore, AL
Katherine H Hankins Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Katherine H Hankins Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010237000961
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Katherine H Hankins Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Theodore · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Katherine H Hankins Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine H Hankins Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Theodore, AL.
School address
District: Mobile County · Alabama
NCES ID 010237000961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Katherine H Hankins Middle School held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 010237000961 · Theodore, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
771 enr · 19.3:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Katherine H Hankins Middle School held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Katherine H Hankins Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- This school 771
Katherine H Hankins Middle School
771 students
What this shows Katherine H Hankins Middle School reports 771 students on the CCD universe file.
How Katherine H Hankins Middle School compares
Katherine H Hankins Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 30% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 76% in Alabama - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.7%
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
$13,245
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
206
in-school suspensions + 279 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
African American 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Katherine H Hankins Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Katherine H Hankins Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Katherine H Hankins Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~771 students)
Frequently asked questions about Katherine H Hankins Middle School
How many students attend Katherine H Hankins Middle School?
Katherine H Hankins Middle School has 771 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Theodore, AL. CCD year-over-year: 808 (2022-23) → 812 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine H Hankins Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine H Hankins Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Katherine H Hankins Middle School?
76.5% of students at Katherine H Hankins Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Katherine H Hankins Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Katherine H Hankins Middle School is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Theodore, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Katherine H Hankins Middle School?
Katherine H Hankins Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Katherine H Hankins Middle School rank among public schools in Theodore?
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine H Hankins Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Theodore, 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 Mobile County?
Besides Katherine H Hankins Middle School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.