Enrollment
249
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hutchinson, KS
Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen
Federal NCES profile for Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200762001734
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #2 of 15
- public schools in Hutchinson · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen ranks #2 of 15 public schools in Hutchinson, KS.
School address
District: Hutchinson Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200762001734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen
Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hutchinson, Kansas, enrolling 249 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 249 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 251 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #128.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hutchinson Public Schools also operates Hutchinson High School (1,214 students) and Morgan Elementary (388 students) alongside Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen.
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 Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen compares
Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▲ 18% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Kansas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$15,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hutchinson Public Schools, which includes Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen.
$15,014
Per student
-3%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 65.3%
Federal 12.9%
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 Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccandless Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Graber Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~249 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen
How many students attend Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen?
Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen has 249 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hutchinson, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen?
The student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen is 13.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen?
50.4% of students at Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen?
The largest demographic group at Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Hutchinson, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen?
Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen rank among public schools in Hutchinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen ranks #2 of 15 public schools in Hutchinson, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hutchinson on the city page.
Is Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen a good school?
Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas 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 Hutchinson Public Schools?
Besides Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen, Hutchinson Public Schools also operates Hutchinson High School (1,214 students), Morgan Elementary (388 students), and Mccandless Elementary (346 students). See the Hutchinson Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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