Serving 633 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hancock Place Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hancock Place Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hancock Place Elementary School's student population of 633 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hancock Place Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock Place Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1426 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
24%
15%
White
58%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hancock Place Elementary School's ranking?
Hancock Place Elementary School is ranked #1426 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hancock Place Elementary School often compared to?
Hancock Place Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forder Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Hancock Place Elementary School?
633 students attend Hancock Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hancock Place Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock Place Elementary School?
Hancock Place Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hancock Place Elementary School offer ?
Hancock Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hancock Place Elementary School part of?
Hancock Place Elementary School is part of Hancock Place School District.
School Reviews
5 1/25/2011
I think your child should go tour Hancock because this is a school your child you will love!!! I am 11 and had the most wonderful teachers...They have okay lunches so I suggest have your child eat school lunch the first day.If your child does go to Hancock he/she will never be left out nor,want to miss anything or any day!!!!
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