Enrollment
395
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hinckley Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hinckley Elementary
Hinckley Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hinckley, Minnesota, enrolling 395 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 395 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 172 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hinckley-Finlayson School District also operates Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary (398 students) and Finlayson Elementary (58 students) alongside Hinckley Elementary.
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 Hinckley Elementary compares
Hinckley Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,598
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hinckley-Finlayson School District, which includes Hinckley Elementary.
$13,598
Per student
-11%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 65.1%
Federal 14.9%
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 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
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~395 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hinckley on the city page.
Is Hinckley Elementary a good school?
Hinckley Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of 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 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.
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