Enrollment
771
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Katherine H Hankins Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Katherine H Hankins Middle School
Katherine H Hankins Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Theodore, Alabama, enrolling 771 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 771 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 204 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #199, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 485 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 771 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students) and Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students) alongside Katherine H Hankins 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 Katherine H Hankins Middle School compares
Katherine H Hankins Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,163
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mobile County, which includes Katherine H Hankins Middle School.
$12,163
Per student
-3%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 49.5%
Federal 24.2%
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 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
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~771 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Theodore on the city page.
Is Katherine H Hankins Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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