Serving 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hankinson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hankinson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hankinson Elementary School's student population of 136 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hankinson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hankinson Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 449 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
10:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
5%
White
91%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hankinson 8 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hankinson Elementary School's ranking?
Hankinson Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Hankinson Elementary School?
136 students attend Hankinson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hankinson Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hankinson Elementary School offer ?
Hankinson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hankinson Elementary School part of?
Hankinson Elementary School is part of Hankinson 8 School District.
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