- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harvey, ND
Bm Hanson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bm Hanson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380889000287
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bm Hanson Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 198
- students enrolled
Bm Hanson Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Harvey 38 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380889000287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Bm Hanson Elementary School shrank from 225 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 19.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 380889000287 · Harvey, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 10.4:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Harvey High School (183 students)
Bm Hanson Elementary School shrank from 225 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 19.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How Bm Hanson Elementary School compares
Bm Hanson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 23% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 39% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,256
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Bm Hanson Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Harvey 38 reports $16,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bm Hanson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bm Hanson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bm Hanson Elementary School
How many students attend Bm Hanson Elementary School?
Bm Hanson Elementary School has 198 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harvey, ND. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bm Hanson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bm Hanson Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bm Hanson Elementary School?
21.8% of students at Bm Hanson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bm Hanson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bm Hanson Elementary School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Harvey, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bm Hanson Elementary School?
Bm Hanson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Harvey 38?
Besides Bm Hanson Elementary School, Harvey 38 also operates Harvey High School (183 students). See the Harvey 38 district page for the complete list.