- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alexandria, SD
Hanson High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Hanson High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 460264000017
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanson High School - 01 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanson High School - 01 has class sizes larger than 71% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanson High School - 01 ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Alexandria, SD.
School address
District: Hanson School District 30-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460264000017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Hanson High School - 01 held near 127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.1 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 460264000017 · Alexandria, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 15.3:1 · 9.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanson Elementary - 06 (151 students)
Hanson High School - 01 held near 127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.1 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Hanson High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanson Element
Hanson Elementary - 06
151 students
- This school
Hanson High School - 01
122 students
- Hanson Middle
Hanson Middle School - 02
71 students
- Oaklane Colony 30
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05
30 students
- Millbrook Colo 6
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04
6 students
- Hanson Colony 4
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07
4 students
What this shows Hanson High School - 01 reports 122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanson High School - 01 compares
Hanson High School - 01 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 68% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 71% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$10,813
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 95.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.9, Hanson High School - 01 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hanson School District 30-1 reports $10,813 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hanson High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanson Elementary - 06 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanson Middle School - 02 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hanson High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high 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 (~122 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hanson High School - 01
How many students attend Hanson High School - 01?
Hanson High School - 01 has 122 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alexandria, SD. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanson High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanson High School - 01 is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanson High School - 01?
9.2% of students at Hanson High School - 01 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanson High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Hanson High School - 01 is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Alexandria, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanson High School - 01?
Hanson High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
How does Hanson High School - 01 rank among public schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanson High School - 01 ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Alexandria, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alexandria on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanson School District 30-1?
Besides Hanson High School - 01, Hanson School District 30-1 also operates Hanson Elementary - 06 (151 students), Hanson Middle School - 02 (71 students), and Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 (30 students). See the Hanson School District 30-1 district page for the complete list.