Hanceville Elementary School serves 608 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hanceville Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hanceville Elementary School's student population of 608 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
608 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hanceville Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hanceville Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#633 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
10%
Black
4%
32%
White
73%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanceville Elementary School's ranking?
Hanceville Elementary School is ranked #633 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Hanceville Elementary School?
608 students attend Hanceville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hanceville Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanceville Elementary School?
Hanceville Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Hanceville Elementary School offer ?
Hanceville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hanceville Elementary School part of?
Hanceville Elementary School is part of Cullman County School District.
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