At a glance
Reported students
431
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
222
Hutchinson West Elementary: 431 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 370
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about Hutchinson West Elementary
Hutchinson West Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Hutchinson. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Hutchinson Public School District. NCES reports 431 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, close to the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.9%). English learners represent 9.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hutchinson West Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.9%
- Hispanic10.9%
- Black0.9%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hutchinson Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hutchinson Tiger Elementary
Elementary · Grades 02–03
375 reported students
Hutchinson Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades 04–05
371 reported students
Hutchinson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
535 reported students
Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.
Middle · Grades 06–08
73 reported students
Crow River Area Learning Center
High · Grades 09–12
32 reported students
Hutchinson Transition Assistance Pg
High · Grades 12–12
30 reported students
Public schools near Hutchinson West Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Tiger Elementary Elementary · Hutchinson Public School District | 02–03 | 375 | under 0.1 mi |
| New Century Academy High · Charter · New Century Academy | 06–12 | 95 | 0.2 mi |
| Hutchinson Middle Middle · Hutchinson Public School District | 06–08 | 535 | 0.2 mi |
| Hutchinson Park Elementary Elementary · Hutchinson Public School District | 04–05 | 371 | 1.3 mi |
| New Discoveries Montessori Academy Elementary · Charter · New Discoveries Montessori Academy | PK–08 | 219 | 2.1 mi |
| Lakeside Elementary Elementary · Glencoe-Silver Lake School District | 03–06 | 408 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hutchinson West Elementary
What grades does Hutchinson West Elementary serve?
Hutchinson West Elementary reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hutchinson Public School District.
How many students attend Hutchinson West Elementary?
Hutchinson West Elementary reported 431 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 370 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hutchinson West Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 431 students and 35.36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hutchinson West Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hutchinson West Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hutchinson Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hutchinson West Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hutchinson West Elementary in?
Hutchinson West Elementary is part of Hutchinson Public School District, based in Hutchinson, MN, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hutchinson West Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hutchinson Tiger Elementary (under 0.1 mi), New Century Academy (0.2 mi), Hutchinson Middle (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.