At a glance
Reported students
867
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
59.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri middle enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 392 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
579.5
Russell Hawkins Jr. High: 867 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 13:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 891
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56.29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Russell Hawkins Jr. High
Russell Hawkins Jr. High is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Jackson. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Jackson R-II. NCES reports 867 students for 2024–25.
Among 392 middle schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 427.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, above the Missouri median of 13:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Russell Hawkins Jr. High
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 59.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.9%
- Hispanic3.3%
- Black2.8%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jackson R-II
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jackson Middle
Middle · Grades 05–06
850 reported students
East Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
726 reported students
South Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–04
433 reported students
Orchard Drive Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–04
404 reported students
West Lane Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–04
389 reported students
North Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–04
249 reported students
Public schools near Russell Hawkins Jr. High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Drive Elem. Elementary · Jackson R-II | KG–04 | 404 | 0.4 mi |
| Jackson Middle Middle · Jackson R-II | 05–06 | 850 | 0.6 mi |
| Jackson Sr. High High · Jackson R-II | 09–12 | 1,830 | 1.2 mi |
| West Lane Elem. Elementary · Jackson R-II | KG–04 | 389 | 2.1 mi |
| Central Middle Middle · Cape Girardeau 63 | 05–06 | 623 | 9.6 mi |
| Central Jr. High Middle · Cape Girardeau 63 | 07–08 | 633 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Russell Hawkins Jr. High
What grades does Russell Hawkins Jr. High serve?
Russell Hawkins Jr. High reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Jackson R-II.
How many students attend Russell Hawkins Jr. High?
Russell Hawkins Jr. High reported 867 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 392 Missouri middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 891 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Russell Hawkins Jr. High?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 867 students and 59.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 13:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Russell Hawkins Jr. High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Russell Hawkins Jr. High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jackson R-II attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Russell Hawkins Jr. High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Russell Hawkins Jr. High in?
Russell Hawkins Jr. High is part of Jackson R-II, based in Jackson, MO, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Russell Hawkins Jr. High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Orchard Drive Elem. (0.4 mi), Jackson Middle (0.6 mi), Jackson Sr. High (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.