Serving 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bm Hanson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bm Hanson Elementary School's student population of 213 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Bm Hanson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bm Hanson Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
1%
5%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bm Hanson Elementary School's ranking?
Bm Hanson Elementary School is ranked #206 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Bm Hanson Elementary School often compared to?
Bm Hanson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anamoose Elementary School, Velva Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Bm Hanson Elementary School?
213 students attend Bm Hanson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bm Hanson Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bm Hanson Elementary School?
Bm Hanson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bm Hanson Elementary School offer ?
Bm Hanson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bm Hanson Elementary School part of?
Bm Hanson Elementary School is part of Harvey 38 School District.
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