Serving 48 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hancock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hancock Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district of Lanesborough, MA, encompassing approximately 35.8 square miles. The zone typically allows for a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the edge and reaching up to 11.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hancock Elementary School's student population of 48 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
48 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hancock Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1318 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
88%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
22.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hancock Elementary School's ranking?
Hancock Elementary School is ranked #1318 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hancock Elementary School?
48 students attend Hancock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hancock Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hancock Elementary School?
Hancock Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hancock Elementary School offer ?
Hancock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hancock Elementary School part of?
Hancock Elementary School is part of Hancock School District.
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