Enrollment
867
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jackson, MO
Russell Hawkins Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Russell Hawkins Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291560000737
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell Hawkins Jr. High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Russell Hawkins Jr. High has class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Hawkins Jr. High ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Jackson, MO.
School address
District: Jackson R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291560000737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russell Hawkins Jr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russell Hawkins Jr. High
Russell Hawkins Jr. High is a large middle school in Jackson, Missouri, enrolling 867 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.8:1 is larger than about 86% of Missouri schools and 23% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 94% of state schools at 867 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 203 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #98.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Jackson R-Ii also operates Jackson Sr. High (1,830 students) and Jackson Middle (850 students) alongside Russell Hawkins Jr. High.
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 Russell Hawkins Jr. High compares
Russell Hawkins Jr. High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 43% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 867 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
867
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Missouri - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,707
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 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 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Russell Hawkins Jr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson R-Ii, which includes Russell Hawkins Jr. High.
$10,707
Per student
-17%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 33.6%
Federal 12.3%
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 Russell Hawkins Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Drive Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell Hawkins Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~867 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Russell Hawkins Jr. High
How many students attend Russell Hawkins Jr. High?
Russell Hawkins Jr. High has 867 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jackson, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Hawkins Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Hawkins Jr. High is 15.8:1, which is 23% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Russell Hawkins Jr. High?
26.1% of students at Russell Hawkins Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell Hawkins Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Russell Hawkins Jr. High is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Jackson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell Hawkins Jr. High?
Russell Hawkins Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Russell Hawkins Jr. High rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Hawkins Jr. High ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Jackson, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Russell Hawkins Jr. High a good school?
Russell Hawkins Jr. High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri 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 Jackson R-Ii?
Besides Russell Hawkins Jr. High, Jackson R-Ii also operates Jackson Sr. High (1,830 students), Jackson Middle (850 students), and East Elementary (726 students). See the Jackson R-Ii district page for the complete list.
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