HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY

www.isd423.org/west-elementary/

426 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Hutchinson West Elementary, located at 875 School Rd in Hutchinson, Minnesota, is a key component of the Hutchinson Public Schools (ISD 423) district. The school serves as a foundational learning environment for younger students in the community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for their transition into the middle school levels. As part of a smaller-city school district, it emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere where staff work closely with families to foster a positive educational experience.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Hutchinson Public School District, which strives to provide rigorous academic opportunities, promote lifelong learning, and utilize modern teaching practices. By visiting their website at [http://www.isd423.org](http://www.isd423.org), parents and community members can access resources regarding school calendars, curriculum standards, district news, and information on how the school integrates technology and extracurricular engagement into the daily life of its students.

426

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	56
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	1

White
347 (81.5 %)
Hispanic
56 (13.1 %)
Two or More
15 (3.5 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(320)587-4470
Website:	http://www.isd423.org/west-elementary/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 62

Kindergarten 167

Grade 1 197