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What's something HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY does better than most schools?
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Enrollment
431
Elementary
DISTRICT 392 · STATE 344
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 271497002198
HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY
875 SCHOOL RD, HUTCHINSON, MN 55350 · (320) 587-4470 · McLeod County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL431 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
172 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 48%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 88 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 167 | 39% |
| Grade 1 | 176 | 41% |
Student demographics
31%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 60% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY this school | 431 | 39.9% | N/A |
| Woodland Elementary School ALEXANDRIA | 410 | 41.7% | 42.6% |
| NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY BENSON | 391 | 38.4% | 36.8% |
| Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3 PLAINVIEW | 441 | 37.0% | 53.8% |
| Riverside Elementary JACKSON | 350 | 40.0% | 48.9% |
| Lincoln Elementary ALEXANDRIA | 481 | 37.8% | 52.8% |
Matched among Minnesota elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In McLeod County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 431 | #423 of 1,130 | #1 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.2:1 | #202 of 769 | #3 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 31.5% | #567 of 796 | #5 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 39.9% | #505 of 942 | #4 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.6% | #435 of 499 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
431
+29 (+7%) vs 2020
-16% since 1990-91, when it was 513
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 11.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 431 | 35.4 | 12.2:1 | 40% (172) |
| 2023-24 | 424 | 35 | 12.1:1 | 44% (186) |
| 2022-23 | 426 | 35.2 | 12.1:1 | 42% (180) |
| 2020-21 | 402 | 34 | 11.8:1 | 30% (121) |
| 2017-18 | 447 | 29 | 15.4:1 | 33% (146) |
| 2015-16 | 461 | 37 | 12.5:1 | 38% (177) |
| 2010-11 | 529 | 32 | 16.5:1 | 41% (215) |
| 2000-01 | 415 | 26 | 16.0:1 | 20% (83) |
| 1990-91 | 513 | 17 | 30.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (447 to 431); teachers up 22% (29 to 35.4).
About HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY
HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY is a medium-sized elementary school in Minnesota, with an address in HUTCHINSON. It enrolled 431 students in pre-K through 1 for the 2024-25 school year. Enrollment is 25% higher than the average for elementary schools in Minnesota, which is about 344.
HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the local district for HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY. It runs 10 schools with 2,722 students.
At HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY, White students make up 82% of the student body. It is also 11% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. By the diversity index, HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY comes in at 31%.
A ratio of 12.2:1 comes from the school's 35.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Minnesota is higher than this school's figure. The lunch program counts 40% of students at HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY as eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Federal survey data for McLeod County show that median household income is about $80,084, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 20% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. A total of 22 public schools operate in McLeod County, serving about 5,121 students.
The nearest other public school, Hutchinson Tiger Elementary, is less than a tenth of a mile away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY.
Federal records code the school's setting as Town: Distant.
The student count in 2024-25 was 431, 7% above the 402 of 2020-21.
If you have questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
McLeod County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
36,798
Census ACS
Median income
$80,084
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
5,121 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- HUTCHINSON SENIOR HIGHHigh · 863 students
- HUTCHINSON MIDDLEMiddle · 535 students
- Hutchinson Tiger ElementaryElementary · 375 students
- HUTCHINSON PARK ELEMENTARYElementary · 371 students
- HUTCHINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL A.L.C.Middle · 73 students
- CROW RIVER AREA LEARNING CENTERHigh · 32 students
Other schools in HUTCHINSON
- HUTCHINSON SENIOR HIGHHigh · 863 students
- HUTCHINSON MIDDLEMiddle · 535 students
- Hutchinson Tiger ElementaryElementary · 375 students
- HUTCHINSON PARK ELEMENTARYElementary · 371 students
- NEW DISCOVERIES MONTESSORI ACADEMYElementary · 219 students
- New Century AcademyHigh · 95 students
Nearby schools
- Hutchinson Tiger Elementary0.1 mi · 375
- New Century Academy0.2 mi · 95
- HUTCHINSON MIDDLE0.2 mi · 535
- HUTCHINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL A.L.C.0.2 mi · 73
- CORNERSTONE0.3 mi · 10
- HUTCHINSON NIGHT ALT LEARNING CTR0.3 mi · 2
Frequently asked questions
About HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARYWhat is the total enrollment at HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY?
HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 431 students in grades PK-01.
Is HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY an elementary, middle, or high school?
HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY is an elementary school covering grades PK-01.
How many teachers does HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY have?
HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY employs 35 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.
What is the student diversity at HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY?
Student demographics at HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY are roughly 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY?
HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY is overseen by HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT in McLeod County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.