Serving 666 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hancock Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Math Proficiency: 60%
- Reading Proficiency: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hancock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hancock Elementary School's student population of 666 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hancock Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)68%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
43%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
39%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hancock Elementary School often compared to?
Hancock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller Elementary School, Marvin Elementary School, Miller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Hancock Elementary School?
666 students attend Hancock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hancock Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock Elementary School?
Hancock Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hancock Elementary School offer ?
Hancock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hancock Elementary School part of?
Hancock Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School 2024-2025 SY
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
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