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Hankinson Elementary School

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Hankinson Elementary School ranks 85 th of 216 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

85^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 216 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 61% of North Dakota elementary schools

Summary

Hankinson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 132 students in grades PK-6 in Hankinson, North Dakota. The school is part of the Hankinson 8 school district, which is ranked 101 out of 134 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hankinson Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both math and reading proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school had 64% of students proficient or better in math, compared to 59% for the district and 41% statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.6 to 16.5 over the past few years, and spends more per student than the state average, with spending ranging from $11,897 to $13,540 per student. Additionally, Hankinson Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 18.4% to 21.21%, compared to nearby Wahpeton Elementary (41.79%) and Zimmerman Elementary (42.72%).

While Hankinson Elementary has maintained a strong academic performance, its statewide ranking has declined from a high of 21st in 2017-2018 to 85th in 2024-2025. This could be due to improvements in other schools across the state or changes in the school's own performance over time. However, the school's consistent high performance, low student-teacher ratio, and relatively low free/reduced lunch rates suggest it is well-positioned to continue supporting student success.

136

Students ?

16.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,056

Per pupil spending ?

22.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

415 1st Ave SE
Hankinson, ND 58041

(701) 242-7516

District: Hankinson 8

Students who attend Hankinson Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Hankinson High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.4%

American Indian:

4.4%

Hispanic:

2.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 90th percentile in 2018 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Dakota average (51% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the North Dakota median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 90th-percentile peak (2018) to 61st (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg44%

North Dakota avg40%

85^th of 216

North Dakota public elementary schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From bottom 43% (2015) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

101^st of 134Hankinson 8 among North Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	54.8	85 of 216	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.8	49 of 217	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	59.0	73 of 215	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.4	27 of 217	87.6%	★★★★☆
2021	66.7	54 of 207	73.9%	★★★★☆
2020	56.8	92 of 203	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.9	92 of 203	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	76.2	21 of 202	89.6%	★★★★★
2017	52.9	93 of 199	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	51.4	100 of 194	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	47.0	104 of 181	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	66.3	67 of 217	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.9	106 of 217	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.6	112 of 195	42.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2021	47.3	75 of 132	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	47.5	75 of 123	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	77.2	16 of 109	85.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2021	73.5	24 of 132	81.8%	★★★★☆
2016	60.1	47 of 123	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	61.5	41 of 109	62.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2021)82nd percentile+8 vs school

Female (2021)43rd percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Math64%+23 vs state

Reading46%+6 vs state

Science44%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				A-Plus Math (2025)							A-Plus Reading (2025)							A-Plus Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	A-Plus Math 3rd Grade	A-Plus Math 4th Grade	A-Plus Math 5th Grade	A-Plus Math 6th Grade	A-Plus Math 7th Grade	A-Plus Math 8th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 3rd Grade	A-Plus Reading 4th Grade	A-Plus Reading 5th Grade	A-Plus Reading 6th Grade	A-Plus Reading 7th Grade	A-Plus Reading 8th Grade	A-Plus Reading All Grades	A-Plus Science 4th Grade	A-Plus Science 8th Grade	A-Plus Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hankinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	415 1st Ave SE	Hankinson	58041	Richland County	Hankinson 8	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 242-7516	136	8	16.5	22.1%	123 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	54.8	85^th of 216 public elementary schools	60.6%		66.8	49^th of 217 public elementary schools	77.4%	36	34.5	49.0	49.0	89.0	69.0	89.0	64.0	20.0	54.5	20.0	74.5	54.5	49.5	45.5	44.5	39.5	44.0	$15,056	$577	$14,478
Lidgerwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	28 3rd Ave SE	Lidgerwood	58053	Richland County	Lidgerwood 28	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 538-7341	100	18	5.5	41.0%	91 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	10.6	210^th of 216 public elementary schools	2.8%		25.3	190^th of 217 public elementary schools	12.4%	20	20.0	20.0	20.0		49.0	20.0	19.0	20.0	20.0	20.0		64.5	20.0	24.0	34.5	20.0	19.5	$17,157	$1,729	$15,429
Fairmount Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	400 E Main Ave	Fairmount	58030	Richland County	Fairmount 18	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 474-5469	54	8	6.6	57.4%	29 (53.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (37.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)	2 (3.7%)	1 (1.9%)								(n/a)					54.5		34.0					44.5		29.0			54.5	$20,198	$00	$20,198
Wyndmere Elementary School	Public	K-6	101 Date Ave	Wyndmere	58081	Richland County	Wyndmere 42	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 439-2287	125	11	11.7	17.6%	119 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.3	102^nd of 216 public elementary schools	52.8%		54.4	88^th of 217 public elementary schools	59.4%	14	29.5	49.0	49.0	69.0	49.0	39.5	49.0	19.5	39.5	34.5	54.5	29.5	39.5	30.5	59.5	39.0	49.0	$14,553	$278	$14,275
Zimmerman Elementary School	Public	PK-K	508 9 St N	Wahpeton	58075	Richland County	Wahpeton 37	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 642-3050	116	8	14.5	41.4%	80 (69.0%)	3 (2.6%)	11 (9.5%)	2 (1.7%)	9 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.5%)								(n/a)																		$12,305	$2,816	$9,489
Wahpeton Elementary School	Public	1-5	1235 12th St N	Wahpeton	58075	Richland County	Wahpeton 37	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 642-8328	469	31	15.1	39.0%	346 (73.8%)	7 (1.5%)	44 (9.4%)	7 (1.5%)	35 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.4%)	36.5	148^th of 216 public elementary schools	31.5%		41.7	137^th of 217 public elementary schools	36.9%	11	49.0	34.0	34.0				41.0	34.0	34.0	44.0				36.0	34.0		34.0	$13,202	$3,542	$9,660

IMPORTANT NOTE: North Dakota does not publish exact assessment percentages; instead, results are reported as ranges (e.g., 20-29%) to protect student privacy in smaller groups. The proficiency rates displayed on SchoolDigger are calculated using midpoint imputation—the center value of each reported range. Actual values may differ by up to 5 percentage points from the figures shown.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hankinson Elementary School

What district is Hankinson Elementary School in?

Hankinson 8

How many students attend Hankinson Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 136 students attended Hankinson Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Hankinson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hankinson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Hankinson High School

Is Hankinson Elementary School a good school?

Hankinson Elementary School ranks 85^th of 216 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hankinson Elementary School?

Students at Hankinson Elementary School are 90% White, 4% American Indian, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.