- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hinckley, MN
Hinckley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hinckley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271407000728
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hinckley Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hinckley · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hinckley Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hinckley Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hinckley, MN.
School address
District: Hinckley-Finlayson School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271407000728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Hinckley Elementary shrank from 493 students in 2022-23 to 449 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 271407000728 · Hinckley, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 10.7:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary (398 students)
Hinckley Elementary shrank from 493 students in 2022-23 to 449 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hinckley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hinckley-Finla
Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary
398 students
- This school
Hinckley Elementary
395 students
- Finlayson Elem 58
Finlayson Elementary
58 students
- Empower Learni 18
Empower Learning Center
18 students
What this shows Hinckley Elementary reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hinckley Elementary compares
Hinckley 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 46% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 21% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$14,816
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Two or More 15.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Hinckley Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hinckley-Finlayson School District reports $14,816 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hinckley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Finlayson Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Empower Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hinckley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hinckley Elementary
How many students attend Hinckley Elementary?
Hinckley Elementary has 395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hinckley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinckley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hinckley Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 32% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 32% 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 Hinckley Elementary?
62.5% of students at Hinckley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hinckley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hinckley Elementary is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Hinckley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hinckley Elementary?
Hinckley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hinckley Elementary rank among public schools in Hinckley?
By Resource Investment Index, Hinckley Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hinckley, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hinckley-Finlayson School District?
Besides Hinckley Elementary, Hinckley-Finlayson School District also operates Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary (398 students), Finlayson Elementary (58 students), and Empower Learning Center (18 students). See the Hinckley-Finlayson School District district page for the complete list.