School district or education agency · NCES 2714070

Hinckley-Finlayson School District

Hinckley, MN

District overview See comparisons

Students946

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools5

operational schools · 2023–24

Students946

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$14,816

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictMNUnited States

Academic standing2025

33rd percentile48th percentile45th percentile

This district is 15 percentile points lower than the state figure and 12 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

36.9%27.3%27.8%

This district is 9.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 9.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$17,466$18,721$19,509

This district is $1,255 per student lower than the state figure and $2,043 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$14,816$15,248$15,859

This district is $432 per student lower than the state figure and $1,043 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,173$2,550$1,964

This district is $1,377 per student lower than the state figure and $791 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$242$404$336

This district is $162 per student lower than the state figure and $94 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$0$0$1,793

This district is about the same as the state figure and $1,793 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$9,037$9,299$8,742

This district is $262 per student lower than the state figure and $295 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$2,753$3,128$3,769

This district is $375 per student lower than the state figure and $1,016 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$17,702$18,936$11,715

This district is $1,234 per student lower than the state figure and $5,987 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$992$1,058$869

This district is $66 per student lower than the state figure and $123 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

13:115:115:1

This district is 2.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 2.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

517:1541:1376:1

This district is 24 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 141 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

168.6147.7138.9

This district is 20.9 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 29.7 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

36.625.118.5

This district is 11.5 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 18.1 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.00.90.9

This district is 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%100.0%99.0%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

0.9%10.6%12.0%

This district is 9.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

21.0%16.0%14.0%

This district is 5.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 7.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

1.0%2.9%3.9%

This district is 1.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%98.3%95.8%

This district is 1.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-6.2%+0.1%+0.5%

This district is 6.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

53.3%31.4%50.6%

This district is 21.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

7.2%2.9%4.5%

This district is 4.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

13.5%7.5%9.0%

This district is 6.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

20.0%3.8%6.7%

This district is 16.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 13.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

14.6%8.4%14.4%

This district is 6.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K39 students

4.1%

Kindergarten–grade 5392 students

41.4%

Grades 6–8206 students

21.8%

Grades 9–12309 students

32.7%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten39

Kindergarten71

Grade 167

Grade 257

Grade 360

Grade 472

Grade 565

Grade 676

Grade 769

Grade 861

Grade 979

Grade 1083

Grade 1172

Grade 1275

Students by race and ethnicity

White620 (65.5%)

American Indian or Alaska Native133 (14.1%)

Two or more races119 (12.6%)

Hispanic/Latino55 (5.8%)

Asian11 (1.2%)

Black or African American8 (0.8%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

159.5All district staff, full-time equivalent

74.2Teachers, full-time equivalent

1.8School counselors, full-time equivalent

34.6Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

3School administrators, full-time equivalent

9.6Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers1 FTE

Kindergarten teachers5.5 FTE

Elementary teachers35.6 FTE

Secondary teachers29.9 FTE

Ungraded teachers2.2 FTE

Secondary school counselors1.8 FTE

Instructional coordinators2 FTE

District administrators2.1 FTE

District administrative support3 FTE

School administrative support6.4 FTE

Library and media support1 FTE

Other support staff21.8 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

73Total completers

73Regular diplomas

8Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

MN100.0%

United States99.0%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The diploma share describes credentials among completers. It is not a cohort graduation rate and should not be read as one.

Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

0.9%Students learning English8 students · 2 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.9%

MN10.6%

U.S.12.0%

21.0%Students receiving IDEA special-education services215 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District21.0%

MN16.0%

U.S.14.0%

1.0%Students with Section 504 plans10 students · 3 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.0%

MN2.9%

U.S.3.9%

0.1%English learners also receiving IDEA services1 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.1%

MN1.7%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

76Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

MN98.3%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

1,090children ages 5 to 17

159estimated to live in families below the poverty line

14.6%about 1 in 7 school-age children

District14.6%

MN8.4%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

Comparable districts

Districts of a similar size in MN

These are the five closest state peers by enrollment. Open any profile to compare academics, attendance, spending and student support.

Crosby-Ironton Public School DistrictCrosby, MN1,007 students2 schools · View profile →Hawley Public School DistrictHawley, MN1,007 students3 schools · View profile →Higher Ground AcademySaint Paul, MN1,024 students2 schools · View profile →Menahga Public School DistrictMenahga, MN989 students3 schools · View profile →St. Charles Public School DistrictSaint Charles, MN1,027 students2 schools · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged222 assessments

45 out of 100

White students387 assessments

36 out of 100

Fem330 assessments

34 out of 100

Mal288 assessments

32 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students373 assessments

25 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

3High schools

2Elementary schools

5Rural setting

1Alternative schools

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

15.1%Federal

64.9%State

20.1%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$14,816Total current spending per student

$9,831Instruction per student

$4,047Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$2.7MFederal revenue15.1% of total revenue

$11.4MState revenue64.9% of total revenue

$3.5MLocal revenue20.1% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$9,831Instructionper student

$4,047Student and instructional supportper student

$0Special educationper student

$1,142Building operations and maintenanceper student

$839Student transportationper student

$939Food servicesper student

$311Technologyper student

People costs

$9.1MSalaries$9,037 per student

$2.8MEmployee benefits$2,753 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$244KEquipmentFY 2023

$1.2MCapital outlay$1,173 per student

$941KConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$17.9MDebt outstanding at year end$17,702 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$1MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$542KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$264KTitle I$261 per student

$522KChild nutrition$517 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$13,598

FY 2023$14,816

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$743

FY 2023$1,173

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$18,731

FY 2023$17,702

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2128.8%

265 of 920 students

2021–2237%

354 of 956 students

2022–2336.9%

348 of 944 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

1.1Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE4 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE4 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I2 reporting schools

Calculus2 reporting schools

Biology2 reporting schools

Chemistry2 reporting schools

Physics2 reporting schools

Computer science2 reporting schools

Advanced Placement2 reporting schools

Dual enrollment2 reporting schools

Gifted programs4 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate2 reporting schools

Athletics2 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

89Out-of-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →43In-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →25Law-enforcement referrals4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests4 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi4 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber4 reporting schools

2Student devices reported4 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?36.9% chronically absent2022–23 · 944 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?5 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$14,816current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?517:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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