- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hinckley, MN
Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271407000729
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hinckley · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hinckley, MN.
School address
District: Hinckley-Finlayson School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271407000729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary shrank from 448 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 271407000729 · Hinckley, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 12.8:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Hinckley Elementary (395 students)
Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary shrank from 448 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary
398 students
- Hinckley Eleme
Hinckley Elementary
395 students
- Finlayson Elem 58
Finlayson Elementary
58 students
- Empower Learni 18
Empower Learning Center
18 students
What this shows Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary compares
Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 24% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 35% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.1%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
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-Finlayson Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinckley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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-Finlayson Secondary'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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary
How many students attend Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary?
Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hinckley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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-Finlayson Secondary?
52.9% of students at Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Hinckley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary?
Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary rank among public schools in Hinckley?
By Resource Investment Index, Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary ranks #4 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-Finlayson Secondary, Hinckley-Finlayson School District also operates Hinckley Elementary (395 students), Finlayson Elementary (58 students), and Empower Learning Center (18 students). See the Hinckley-Finlayson School District district page for the complete list.