Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hinckley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hinckley Elementary School's student population of 449 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Hinckley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hinckley Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1459 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
14%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
64%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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
What is Hinckley Elementary School's ranking?
Hinckley Elementary School is ranked #1459 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hinckley Elementary School often compared to?
Hinckley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine City Elementary School, East Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hinckley Elementary School?
449 students attend Hinckley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hinckley Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hinckley Elementary School?
Hinckley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hinckley Elementary School offer ?
Hinckley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hinckley Elementary School part of?
Hinckley Elementary School is part of Hinckley-Finlayson School District.
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