Enrollment
453
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hawley, MN
Hawley Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Hawley Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271356000699
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawley Secondary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Hawley · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawley Secondary has class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawley Secondary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Hawley, MN.
School address
District: Hawley Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271356000699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawley Secondary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawley Secondary
Hawley Secondary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hawley, Minnesota, enrolling 453 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.5% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 453 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 311 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #103.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hawley Public School District spends $11,402 per pupil, 25% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hawley Public School District also operates Hawley Elementary (579 students) and Spring Prairie Elementary (26 students) alongside Hawley Secondary.
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 Hawley Secondary compares
Hawley Secondary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 66% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 227 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.
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
White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Hawley Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawley Public School District, which includes Hawley Secondary.
$11,402
Per student
-25%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 68.6%
Federal 7.8%
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 Hawley Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Prairie Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawley Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hawley Secondary
How many students attend Hawley Secondary?
Hawley Secondary has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hawley, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawley Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawley Secondary is 17.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawley Secondary?
14.5% of students at Hawley Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawley Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Hawley Secondary is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Hawley, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawley Secondary?
Hawley Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawley Secondary rank among schools in Hawley?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawley Secondary ranks #1 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.
Is Hawley Secondary a good school?
Hawley Secondary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota 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 Hawley Public School District?
Besides Hawley Secondary, Hawley Public School District also operates Hawley Elementary (579 students) and Spring Prairie Elementary (26 students). See the Hawley Public School District district page for the complete list.
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