Hancock Creek Elementary School

1601 Skyline Dr
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 736 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hancock Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 736 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hancock Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Hancock Creek Elementary School's student population of 736 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
736 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Hancock Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock Creek Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1739 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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48%
48%
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50%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hancock Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
33%
36%
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Black
9%
21%
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White
52%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Hancock Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hancock Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Hancock Creek Elementary School is ranked #1739 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hancock Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Hancock Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tropic Isles Elementary School, Diplomat Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Hancock Creek Elementary School?
736 students attend Hancock Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hancock Creek Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock Creek Elementary School?
Hancock Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hancock Creek Elementary School offer ?
Hancock Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hancock Creek Elementary School part of?
Hancock Creek Elementary School is part of Lee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 736 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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