- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+124 students YoY
Hackett Elementary grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (+43.2%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+124 students YoY 550105000142 · Beloit, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 16.7:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial High (1,305 students)
Hackett Elementary grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (+43.2%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Hackett Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial High
Memorial High
1,305 students
- Aldrich Interm 521
Aldrich Intermediate
521 students
- Fran Fruzen In 490
Fran Fruzen Intermediate
490 students
- Robinson Eleme 477
Robinson Elementary
477 students
- Todd Elementar 471
Todd Elementary
471 students
- This school 434
Hackett Elementary
434 students
What this shows Hackett Elementary reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hackett Elementary compares
Hackett Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Beloit School District reports $17,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~434 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), up 124.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.