Hanson School District 30-1

Alexandria, South Dakota — 6 schools

396
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$13,774
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hanson School District 30-1 operates 6 public schools serving 396 students, placing it among the smaller districts in South Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high, 2 elementary, 1 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 384 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hanson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,774 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 49.6% local, 33.0% state, and 17.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $63,241 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 52/100, ranked #54 of 121 in South Dakota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 179:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 9.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.4% White, 0.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% African American across the district's schools.

Hanson Elementary - 06 accounts for 39.3% of all Hanson School District 30-1 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Hanson School District 30-1-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hanson School District 30-1 school enrollment varies 38× across entities

Hanson School District 30-1 school enrollment ranges from 4 students (lowest) to 151 students (highest), a spread of 147 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hanson School District 30-1 student-counselor ratio is 179:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Hanson School District 30-1 chronic absenteeism rate is 9.3% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.4%
Federal
33.0%
State
49.6%
Local

Funding Equity

52
Equity Score
54 / 121
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Hanson County county, where this district is located.

$641
Studio/mo
$824
1 BR/mo
$929
2 BR/mo
$1,292
3 BR/mo
$1,438
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$63,241
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Hanson School District 30-1.

White 96.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Multiracial 1.9%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

179:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
9.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Hanson School District 30-1

School Enrollment
Hanson Elementary - 06
151
Hanson High School - 01
122
Hanson Middle School - 02
71
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05
30
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04
6
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07
4

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hanson School District 30-1?

Hanson School District 30-1 has 6 schools, including 1 other, 2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 396 students.

How much does Hanson School District 30-1 spend per student?

Hanson School District 30-1 spends $13,774 per student. The district has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #54 in South Dakota.

What is the average teacher salary in Hanson School District 30-1?

The average teacher salary in Hanson School District 30-1 is $63,241 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Hanson School District 30-1?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hanson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Hanson School District 30-1?

Hanson School District 30-1 students are 96.4% White, 0.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% African American, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hanson School District 30-1?

Hanson School District 30-1 has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #54 out of 121 districts in South Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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