- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hawley, MN
Hawley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hawley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271356000698
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawley Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Hawley · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawley Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawley Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Hawley, MN.
School address
District: Hawley Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271356000698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Hawley Elementary held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.2 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 271356000698 · Hawley, MN Other · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 15.6:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Hawley Secondary (453 students)
Hawley Elementary held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.2 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hawley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hawley Elementary
579 students
- Hawley Seconda
Hawley Secondary
453 students
- Spring Prairie 26
Spring Prairie Elementary
26 students
What this shows Hawley Elementary reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawley Elementary compares
Hawley Elementary 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 66% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,422
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 579 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 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Hawley Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Hawley Public School District reports $11,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawley Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Prairie Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- 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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawley Elementary
How many students attend Hawley Elementary?
Hawley Elementary has 579 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hawley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawley Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Hawley Elementary?
14.5% of students at Hawley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hawley Elementary is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Hawley, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawley Elementary?
Hawley Elementary 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 Hawley Elementary rank among schools in Hawley?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawley Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Hawley, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hawley on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawley Public School District?
Besides Hawley Elementary, Hawley Public School District also operates Hawley Secondary (453 students) and Spring Prairie Elementary (26 students). See the Hawley Public School District district page for the complete list.