Serving 131 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 16:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hankinson Elementary School's student population of 131 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 461 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
9%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
6%
Black
1%
5%
White
86%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
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?
131 students attend Hankinson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hankinson Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hankinson Elementary School?
Hankinson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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
What school district is Hankinson Elementary School part of?
Hankinson Elementary School is part of Hankinson 8 School District.
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