Enrollment
434
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beloit, WI
Hackett Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hackett Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550105000142
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hackett Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #10 of 11
- schools in Beloit · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hackett Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hackett Elementary ranks #10 of 11 schools in Beloit, WI.
School address
District: Beloit School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550105000142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+109% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hackett Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hackett Elementary
Hackett Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Beloit, Wisconsin, enrolling 434 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 80.5% of students qualify for free meals, 109% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 434 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 133 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #120, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Beloit School District spends $18,087 per pupil, 21% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Beloit's public schools, it stands alongside The Lincoln Academy (727 students): Hackett Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 23.5:1).
Beloit School District also operates Memorial High (1,305 students) and Aldrich Intermediate (521 students) alongside Hackett Elementary.
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 Hackett Elementary compares
Hackett Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 109% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$18,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
White 22.8%
African American 21.4%
Two or More 12.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Hackett Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beloit School District, which includes Hackett Elementary.
$18,087
Per student
+21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 65.4%
Federal 16.4%
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 Hackett Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aldrich Intermediate | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fran Fruzen Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robinson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Todd Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hackett Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Beloit
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The Lincoln Academy
Standard public school
727 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Robinson Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Todd Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Converse Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Gaston Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Powers Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hackett Elementary
How many students attend Hackett Elementary?
Hackett Elementary has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beloit, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hackett Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hackett Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hackett Elementary?
80.5% of students at Hackett Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hackett Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hackett Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment, in Beloit, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hackett Elementary?
Hackett Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Hackett Elementary rank among schools in Beloit?
By Resource Investment Index, Hackett Elementary ranks #10 of 11 schools in Beloit, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beloit on the city page.
Is Hackett Elementary a good school?
Hackett Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin 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 Beloit School District?
Besides Hackett Elementary, Beloit School District also operates Memorial High (1,305 students), Aldrich Intermediate (521 students), and Fran Fruzen Intermediate (490 students). See the Beloit School District district page for the complete list.
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