Serving 647 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 22% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hancock Place Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Saint Louis, MO, covering approximately 2.2 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hancock Place Elementary School's student population of 647 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
647 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Hancock Place Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock Place Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1624 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1624 out of 2,076 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, Gotsch Intermediate School, Bayless Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hancock Place Elementary School?
647 students attend Hancock Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hancock Place Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hancock Place Elementary School?
Hancock Place Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hancock Place Elementary School offer ?
Hancock Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hancock Place Elementary School part of?
Hancock Place Elementary School is part of Hancock Place School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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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