Hatfield Elementary School serves 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hatfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Hatfield Elementary School's student population of 183 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
183 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Hatfield Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
6%
15%

Black
1%
13%

White
86%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hatfield Elementary School often compared to?
Hatfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hatfield Elementary School?
183 students attend Hatfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hatfield Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Hatfield Elementary School?
Hatfield Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hatfield Elementary School offer ?
Hatfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Hatfield Elementary School part of?
Hatfield Elementary School is part of Mitchell Community Schools School District.
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