- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hutchinson, MN
Hutchinson West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hutchinson West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271497002198
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hutchinson West Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Hutchinson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hutchinson West Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchinson West Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hutchinson, MN.
School address
District: Hutchinson Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271497002198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Hutchinson West Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.2 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 271497002198 · Hutchinson, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 12.3:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Senior High (863 students)
Hutchinson West Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.2 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hutchinson West 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
- This school
Hutchinson West Elementary
431 students
- Hutchinson Tig
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 West Elementary reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hutchinson West Elementary compares
Hutchinson West 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 17% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 33% | - | - |
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.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 31% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$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 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Hutchinson West 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 West Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Tiger Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C. | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hutchinson West 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
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hutchinson West Elementary
How many students attend Hutchinson West Elementary?
Hutchinson West Elementary has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hutchinson, MN. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson West Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 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 West Elementary?
35.7% of students at Hutchinson West Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hutchinson West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hutchinson West Elementary is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Hutchinson, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hutchinson West Elementary?
Hutchinson West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 West Elementary rank among schools in Hutchinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchinson West Elementary ranks #1 of 4 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 schools in Hutchinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Hutchinson Public School District?
Besides Hutchinson West Elementary, Hutchinson Public School District also operates Hutchinson Senior High (863 students), Hutchinson Middle (535 students), and Hutchinson Tiger Elementary (375 students). See the Hutchinson Public School District district page for the complete list.