Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hanson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hanson Elementary School serves the northeast part of Hanson, KY, covering an area of approximately 104 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 12 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hanson Elementary School's student population of 532 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
532 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Hanson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanson Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#157 out of 1250 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold and Blue
School Mascot
Hunters
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanson Elementary School's ranking?
Hanson Elementary School is ranked #157 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Hanson Elementary School often compared to?
Hanson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jesse Stuart Elementary School, Pride Elementary School, West Broadway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Hanson Elementary School?
532 students attend Hanson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Hanson Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hanson Elementary School?
Hanson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hanson Elementary School offer ?
Hanson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hanson Elementary School part of?
Hanson Elementary School is part of Hopkins County School District.
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