- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hutchinson, MN
Hutchinson Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hutchinson Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271497000754
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hutchinson Park Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Hutchinson · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hutchinson Park Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchinson Park Elementary ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Hutchinson, MN.
School address
District: Hutchinson Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271497000754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Hutchinson Park Elementary held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 271497000754 · Hutchinson, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 12.8:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Senior High (863 students)
Hutchinson Park Elementary held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hutchinson Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hutchinson Sen
Hutchinson Senior High
863 students
- Hutchinson Mid
Hutchinson Middle
535 students
- Hutchinson Wes
Hutchinson West Elementary
431 students
- Hutchinson Tig
Hutchinson Tiger Elementary
375 students
- This school
Hutchinson Park Elementary
371 students
- Hutchinson Mid 73
Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C.
73 students
What this shows Hutchinson Park Elementary reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hutchinson Park Elementary compares
Hutchinson Park Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 31.2% | ▼ 27% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,790
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Hutchinson Park Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hutchinson Public School District reports $12,790 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hutchinson Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson West Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Tiger Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C. | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hutchinson Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hutchinson Park Elementary
How many students attend Hutchinson Park Elementary?
Hutchinson Park Elementary has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hutchinson, MN. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson Park Elementary 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 Hutchinson Park Elementary?
31.2% of students at Hutchinson Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hutchinson Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hutchinson Park Elementary is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Hutchinson, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hutchinson Park Elementary?
Hutchinson Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Park Elementary rank among public schools in Hutchinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchinson Park Elementary ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Hutchinson, 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 Hutchinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Hutchinson Public School District?
Besides Hutchinson Park Elementary, Hutchinson Public School District also operates Hutchinson Senior High (863 students), Hutchinson Middle (535 students), and Hutchinson West Elementary (431 students). See the Hutchinson Public School District district page for the complete list.