Christa McAuliffe Elementary

mcauliffe.hastings.k12.mn.us/

470 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Christa McAuliffe Elementary, located in Hastings, Minnesota, is a prominent educational institution within the Hastings Public Schools district. Serving students in the elementary grades, the school is named in honor of Christa McAuliffe, the teacher and astronaut who was a crew member on the Space Shuttle *Challenger*. The school strives to embody her spirit of curiosity, excellence, and dedication to learning, fostering an environment that encourages students to reach their full potential through both academic rigor and character development.

The school is known for being a core part of the Hastings community, focusing on providing a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that includes strong foundational academics, integrated technology, and social-emotional learning. With a commitment to preparing students for future success, Christa McAuliffe Elementary works closely with families and the broader community to create a collaborative culture that prioritizes student engagement and lifelong learning.

470

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	37
Black	24
Asian	7
Two or More	33
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
366 (77.9%)
Hispanic
37 (7.9%)
Two or More
33 (7.0%)
Black
24 (5.1%)
Asian
7 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
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:	Hastings Public School District
Phone:	(651)480-7390
Website:	http://mcauliffe.hastings.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 98