Hutchinson West Elementary School serves 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Attendance Zone: Hutchinson West Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Hutchinson, MN school district, encompassing approximately 169.1 square miles. It typically takes 10-15 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 10.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hutchinson West Elementary School's student population of 431 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
School Motto
Excellence in Academics, Activities, and Character
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hutchinson West Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
82%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hutchinson West Elementary School?
431 students attend Hutchinson West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Hutchinson West Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hutchinson West Elementary School?
Hutchinson West Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hutchinson West Elementary School offer ?
Hutchinson West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hutchinson West Elementary School part of?
Hutchinson West Elementary School is part of Hutchinson Public School District.
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