Hanson Elementary - 06

www.hanson.k12.sd.us

135 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hanson Elementary, located at 230 6th St in Alexandria, South Dakota, serves as the primary educational facility for younger students within the Hanson School District. As a small-town institution, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment that emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. By maintaining a connection to the broader Hanson School District, the elementary school works to prepare its students for a smooth transition into middle and high school levels.

The school is dedicated to student growth through a combination of traditional curriculum and community engagement. You can find more specific information regarding their academic programs, school calendar, and district resources by visiting their official website at http://www.hanson.k12.sd.us. As a cornerstone of the Alexandria community, Hanson Elementary prioritizes creating a supportive and collaborative space for students, faculty, and families to thrive.

135

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hanson Elementary - 06
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
126 (93.3 %)
Two or More
5 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.5 %)
Black
1 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hanson School District 30-1
Phone:	(605)239-4387
Website:	http://www.hanson.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 18