HINCKLEY ELEMENTARY

HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON SCHOOL DISTRICT
111 BLAIR AVE S
HINCKLEY, MN 55037
493 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Hinckley Elementary School is located in Hinckley, Minnesota, serving as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Hinckley-Finlayson School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It provides foundational education for students in the early grades, focusing on essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while emphasizing a supportive classroom atmosphere.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Hinckley, prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. With a focus on preparing young learners for future success, the faculty utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs. By offering a safe and encouraging environment, Hinckley Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of community pride and a lifelong love of learning among its student body.
493
Total Students
37.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    319 (64.7 %)
  • American Indian
    76 (15.4 %)
  • Two or More
    57 (11.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    32 (6.5 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (320)384-6443
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 229
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 60
Kindergarten 60
Grade 1 54
Grade 2 54
Grade 3 68
Grade 4 62
Grade 5 68
Grade 6 67
Gender Ratio