Hanceville Elementary School ranked #459 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #815 in 2010 and moving into the top 20% most improved public schools statewide.
Math proficiency was 33% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, with a decline from 91% in 2012; reading proficiency was 48%, higher than the state average of 47%, showing gradual improvement since 2015.
Minority enrollment was 25% with 644 students enrolled in grades PK–5, reflecting growing diversity; 70% of students qualified for free lunch in 2023, up from 46% in 2001.
The school served 644 students with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, slightly higher than previous years when the ratio ranged from 14:1 to 17:1.
Science proficiency was approximately equal to the state average, measured between 35% and 39% in recent years.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hanceville Elementary School serves the southeast part of its school district in Hanceville, AL, covering an area of approximately 103 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 17.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanceville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Hanceville Elementary School's student population of 648 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
648 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hanceville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanceville Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#459 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #459 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hanceville Elementary School often compared to?
Hanceville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cold Springs Elementary School, Vinemont Elementary School, Holly Pond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Hanceville Elementary School?
648 students attend Hanceville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Hanceville Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 17:1.
What grades does Hanceville Elementary School offer ?
Hanceville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanceville Elementary School part of?
Hanceville Elementary School is part of Cullman County School District.
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