- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hastings, MN
Hastings Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hastings Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271353000693
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hastings Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Hastings · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hastings Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hastings Middle School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Hastings, MN.
School address
District: Hastings Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271353000693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Hastings Middle School held near 1,178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.6 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 271353000693 · Hastings, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,183 enr · 19.1:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Hastings High School (1,301 students)
Hastings Middle School held near 1,178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.6 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hastings Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hastings High
Hastings High School
1,301 students
- This school
Hastings Middle School
1,183 students
- Christa Mcauli 470
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
470 students
- Kennedy Elemen 461
Kennedy Elementary
461 students
- Pinecrest Elem 436
Pinecrest Elementary
436 students
- Hastings Early 100
Hastings Early Child Special Ed.
100 students
What this shows Hastings Middle School reports 1,183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hastings Middle School compares
Hastings Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,183 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,183
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 80% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$14,745
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Hastings Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hastings Public School District reports $14,745 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hastings Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hastings Early Child Special Ed. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hastings Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hastings Middle School
How many students attend Hastings Middle School?
Hastings Middle School has 1,183 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hastings, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,210 (2022-23) → 1,178 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hastings Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hastings Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hastings Middle School?
25.9% of students at Hastings Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hastings Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hastings Middle School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Hastings, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hastings Middle School?
Hastings Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Hastings Middle School rank among elementary schools in Hastings?
By Resource Investment Index, Hastings Middle School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Hastings, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hastings on the city page.
What other schools are in Hastings Public School District?
Besides Hastings Middle School, Hastings Public School District also operates Hastings High School (1,301 students), Christa Mcauliffe Elementary (470 students), and Kennedy Elementary (461 students). See the Hastings Public School District district page for the complete list.