Serving 151 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hanson Elementary - 06 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hanson Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Alexandria, SD school district, covering approximately 257.6 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 16.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanson Elementary - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hanson Elementary - 06's student population of 151 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering and Preparing Students for Success in an Ever-Changing World
School Rankings
Hanson Elementary - 06 ranks within the top 5% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanson Elementary - 06 is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#15 out of 619 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
14%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
3%
White
91%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanson Elementary - 06's ranking?
Hanson Elementary - 06 is ranked #15 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Hanson Elementary - 06?
151 students attend Hanson Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hanson Elementary - 06 students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hanson Elementary - 06?
Hanson Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hanson Elementary - 06 offer ?
Hanson Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanson Elementary - 06 part of?
Hanson Elementary - 06 is part of Hanson School District 30-1.
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