- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Uniontown, PA
Hutchinson El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hutchinson El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421332004700
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hutchinson El Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Uniontown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hutchinson El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchinson El Sch ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Uniontown, PA.
School address
District: Laurel Highlands Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421332004700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Hutchinson El Sch shrank from 328 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 421332004700 · Uniontown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 12.3:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Laurel Highlands Shs (753 students)
Hutchinson El Sch shrank from 328 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hutchinson El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laurel Highlan
Laurel Highlands Shs
753 students
- Laurel Highlan
Laurel Highlands Ms
662 students
- Hatfield El Sc
Hatfield El Sch
342 students
- This school
Hutchinson El Sch
308 students
- Marshall El Sc 300
Marshall El Sch
300 students
- Clark El Sch 282
Clark El Sch
282 students
What this shows Hutchinson El Sch reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hutchinson El Sch compares
Hutchinson El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 2% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$18,705
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Hutchinson El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurel Highlands Sd reports $18,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hutchinson El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Highlands Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel Highlands Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hatfield El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hutchinson El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Uniontown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ben Franklin Sch
Standard public school
502 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Hatfield El Sch
Standard public school
342 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Menallen Sch
Standard public school
318 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Marshall El Sch
Standard public school
300 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Lafayette El Sch
Standard public school
283 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Clark El Sch
Standard public school
282 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hutchinson El Sch
How many students attend Hutchinson El Sch?
Hutchinson El Sch has 308 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Uniontown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson El Sch is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Hutchinson El Sch?
59.1% of students at Hutchinson El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hutchinson El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hutchinson El Sch is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Uniontown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hutchinson El Sch?
Hutchinson El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Hutchinson El Sch rank among elementary schools in Uniontown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchinson El Sch ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Uniontown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Uniontown on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurel Highlands Sd?
Besides Hutchinson El Sch, Laurel Highlands Sd also operates Laurel Highlands Shs (753 students), Laurel Highlands Ms (662 students), and Hatfield El Sch (342 students). See the Laurel Highlands Sd district page for the complete list.