Hånes School is located in Kristiansand and offers education for students in grades 1-3, as well as an after-school program (SFO). The school focuses on home-school cooperation, which involves the active involvement of parents in the students' school life. There is also a student council and a cooperation committee that gives students the opportunity to participate in decision-making processes.
The school has several services available to students, including school health services. In addition to teaching and after-school programs, Hånes School offers rental of premises for various events. The school has a library with library cards for both the school library and the public library, and open school events are planned to promote communication between parents and students. The school has also defined areas of focus for pedagogical development, and planning days and holidays are planned in the calendar.