Hankinson Elementary School

415 1st Ave Se
Hankinson, ND 58041
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hankinson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 132 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 5% in ND
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hankinson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Hankinson Elementary School's student population of 132 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

Hankinson Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hankinson Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#22 out of 461 schools
(Top 5%)
60-64%
39%
60-64%
44%
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
1%
5%
White
89%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hankinson Elementary School's ranking?
Hankinson Elementary School is ranked #22 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Hankinson Elementary School?
132 students attend Hankinson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hankinson Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hankinson Elementary School?
Hankinson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hankinson Elementary School offer ?
Hankinson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hankinson Elementary School part of?
Hankinson Elementary School is part of Hankinson 8 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 132 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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