- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Washington, DC
Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster)
Federal NCES profile for Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 110003000191
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster) earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of District of Columbia schools.
- #9 of 19
- middle schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for District of Columbia
- 460
- students enrolled
Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster) has class sizes larger than 80% of District of Columbia schools. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster) ranks #9 of 19 middle schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110003000191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster) held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 110003000191 · Washington, DC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students)
Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster) held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · District of Columbia schools → · Find another →
Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson-Reed H
Jackson-Reed Hs
1,855 students
- Columbia Heigh
Columbia Heights Education Campus
1,563 students
- Deal Ms
Deal Ms
1,462 students
- Coolidge Hs
Coolidge Hs
1,029 students
- Roosevelt Hs
Roosevelt Hs
943 students
- This school 460
Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster)
460 students
What this shows Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster) reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster) compares
Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs District of Columbia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$31,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below District of Columbia avg of $33,119
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.4%
White 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster) is more mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
District finance for District of Columbia Public Schools reports $31,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Reed Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deal Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster)
How many students attend Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster) has 460 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Washington, DC. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
The student-teacher ratio at Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster) is 13.9:1, which is 13% higher than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
The largest demographic group at Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster) is African American at 70.4% of enrollment, in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster) has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster) rank among middle schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster) ranks #9 of 19 middle schools in Washington, DC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in District of Columbia Public Schools?
Besides Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster), District of Columbia Public Schools also operates Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students), Columbia Heights Education Campus (1,563 students), and Deal Ms (1,462 students). See the District of Columbia Public Schools district page for the complete list.