Hutchinson West Elementary School serves 424 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hutchinson West Elementary School's student population of 424 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hutchinson West Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hutchinson West Elementary School?
424 students attend Hutchinson West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hutchinson West Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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
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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