- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Hawley Secondary grew from 414 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 271356000699 · Hawley, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 17.4:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hawley Elementary (579 students)
Hawley Secondary grew from 414 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hawley Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hawley Element
Hawley Elementary
579 students
- This school
Hawley Secondary
453 students
- Spring Prairie 26
Spring Prairie Elementary
26 students
What this shows Hawley Secondary reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawley Secondary compares
Hawley Secondary is a growing 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 | 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 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
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
$11,422
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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 (~453 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), up 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.