- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waseca, MN
Hartley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hartley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274188001747
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartley Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Waseca · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hartley Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hartley Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Waseca, MN.
School address
District: Waseca Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274188001747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Hartley Elementary shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 274188001747 · Waseca, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 13.4:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Waseca Senior High (555 students)
Hartley Elementary shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hartley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waseca Senior
Waseca Senior High
555 students
- This school
Hartley Elementary
429 students
- Waseca Interme
Waseca Intermediate School
380 students
- Waseca Junior
Waseca Junior High
280 students
- Waseca Area Le 65
Waseca Area Learning Center
65 students
- Waseca Early C 38
Waseca Early Childhood
38 students
What this shows Hartley Elementary reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hartley Elementary compares
Hartley Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▲ 4% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 40% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$14,362
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Hartley Elementary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Waseca Public School District reports $14,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hartley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waseca Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waseca Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waseca Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waseca Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waseca Early Childhood | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 38:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hartley Elementary
How many students attend Hartley Elementary?
Hartley Elementary has 429 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waseca, MN. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartley Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hartley Elementary?
44.3% of students at Hartley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hartley Elementary is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Waseca, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartley Elementary?
Hartley Elementary 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 Hartley Elementary rank among schools in Waseca?
By Resource Investment Index, Hartley Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Waseca, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waseca on the city page.
What other schools are in Waseca Public School District?
Besides Hartley Elementary, Waseca Public School District also operates Waseca Senior High (555 students), Waseca Intermediate School (380 students), and Waseca Junior High (280 students). See the Waseca Public School District district page for the complete list.