- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hutchinson, MN
Hutchinson Tiger Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hutchinson Tiger Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271497005393
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hutchinson Tiger Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Hutchinson · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hutchinson Tiger Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchinson Tiger Elementary ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Hutchinson, MN.
School address
District: Hutchinson Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271497005393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Hutchinson Tiger Elementary held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 271497005393 · Hutchinson, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 14.4:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Senior High (863 students)
Hutchinson Tiger Elementary held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hutchinson Tiger 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
- This school
Hutchinson Tiger Elementary
375 students
- Hutchinson Par
Hutchinson Park Elementary
371 students
- Hutchinson Mid 73
Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C.
73 students
What this shows Hutchinson Tiger Elementary reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hutchinson Tiger Elementary compares
Hutchinson Tiger 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 21% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
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 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Hutchinson Tiger 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 Tiger 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C. | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hutchinson Tiger 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
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hutchinson Tiger Elementary
How many students attend Hutchinson Tiger Elementary?
Hutchinson Tiger Elementary has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hutchinson, MN. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson Tiger Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson Tiger Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Tiger Elementary?
33.9% of students at Hutchinson Tiger Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hutchinson Tiger Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hutchinson Tiger Elementary is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Hutchinson, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hutchinson Tiger Elementary?
Hutchinson Tiger Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Tiger Elementary rank among public schools in Hutchinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchinson Tiger Elementary ranks #3 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 Tiger 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.