Very Good
#609 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 31% in state
Based on limited data
Hutchinson West Elementary
Elementary School · Hutchinson Public School District · Hutchinson, MN
An elementary school in Hutchinson, MN serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
875 SCHOOL RD, Hutchinson, MN 55350
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MN statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hutchinson West Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,426/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hutchinson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,663
Median home value
$238,600
Median rent
$934/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CornerstoneEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| St Anastasia Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Northwoods Sda ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| New Discoveries Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 223 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hutchinson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,790NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hutchinson West Elementary is listed in HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hutchinson West Elementary
Hutchinson West Elementary is a public elementary school in Hutchinson, MN, part of Hutchinson Public School District, serving approximately 424 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #609 of 1,992 schools in MN. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hutchinson West Elementary
What grades does Hutchinson West Elementary serve?
Hutchinson West Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Hutchinson West Elementary?
Hutchinson West Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson West Elementary is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hutchinson West Elementary rank in MN?
Hutchinson West Elementary ranks #609 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Hutchinson West Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hutchinson West Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hutchinson West Elementary a charter school?
No, Hutchinson West Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hutchinson West Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hutchinson West Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hutchinson West Elementary?
43.9% of students at Hutchinson West Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 424
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- McLeod County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (320) 587-4470
- Area population (ZIP 55350)
- 18,567
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55350; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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