Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hancock County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hancock County Elementary School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hancock County Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock County Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1213 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
97%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hancock County Elementary School's ranking?
Hancock County Elementary School is ranked #1213 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Hancock County Elementary School?
398 students attend Hancock County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hancock County Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hancock County Elementary School?
Hancock County Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hancock County Elementary School offer ?
Hancock County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hancock County Elementary School part of?
Hancock County Elementary School is part of Hancock County School District.
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