- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hankinson, ND
Hankinson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hankinson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380871000281
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hankinson Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of North Dakota schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 136
- students enrolled
Hankinson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hankinson 8 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380871000281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hankinson Elementary School held near 132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 380871000281 · Hankinson, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
136 enr · 17:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hankinson High School (108 students)
Hankinson Elementary School held near 132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How Hankinson Elementary School compares
Hankinson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 44% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 54% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 92% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,599
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Hankinson Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Hankinson 8 reports $16,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hankinson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hankinson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hankinson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Hankinson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hankinson Elementary School
How many students attend Hankinson Elementary School?
Hankinson Elementary School has 136 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hankinson, ND. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 132 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hankinson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hankinson Elementary School is 17:1, which is 44% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hankinson Elementary School?
13.0% of students at Hankinson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hankinson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hankinson Elementary School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Hankinson, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hankinson Elementary School?
Hankinson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Hankinson 8?
Besides Hankinson Elementary School, Hankinson 8 also operates Hankinson High School (108 students). See the Hankinson 8 district page for the complete list.