- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alexandria, SD
Hanson Middle School - 02
Federal NCES profile for Hanson Middle School - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 460264000018
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanson Middle School - 02 earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanson Middle School - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanson Middle School - 02 ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Alexandria, SD.
School address
District: Hanson School District 30-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460264000018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Hanson Middle School - 02 shrank from 87 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 460264000018 · Alexandria, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 11.8:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanson Elementary - 06 (151 students)
Hanson Middle School - 02 shrank from 87 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Hanson Middle School - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanson Element
Hanson Elementary - 06
151 students
- Hanson High Sc
Hanson High School - 01
122 students
- This school
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 Middle School - 02 reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanson Middle School - 02 compares
Hanson Middle School - 02 is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 56% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 91.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Hanson Middle School - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
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 Middle School - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanson Elementary - 06 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanson High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher 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 Middle School - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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 middle 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 (~71 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hanson Middle School - 02
How many students attend Hanson Middle School - 02?
Hanson Middle School - 02 has 71 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alexandria, SD. CCD year-over-year: 87 (2022-23) → 75 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanson Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanson Middle School - 02 is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Hanson Middle School - 02?
12.6% of students at Hanson Middle School - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanson Middle School - 02?
The largest demographic group at Hanson Middle School - 02 is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Alexandria, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanson Middle School - 02?
Hanson Middle School - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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).
How does Hanson Middle School - 02 rank among public schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanson Middle School - 02 ranks #1 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 Middle School - 02, Hanson School District 30-1 also operates Hanson Elementary - 06 (151 students), Hanson High School - 01 (122 students), and Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 (30 students). See the Hanson School District 30-1 district page for the complete list.