Nancy Hanks Elementary School

19260 N Sr 162
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Nancy Hanks Elementary School serves 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Nancy Hanks Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in IN
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nancy Hanks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Nancy Hanks Elementary School's student population of 252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
252 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Nancy Hanks Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Nancy Hanks Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 1755 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
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13%
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Black
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13%
White
99%
66%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.02
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nancy Hanks Elementary School's ranking?
Nancy Hanks Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Nancy Hanks Elementary School?
252 students attend Nancy Hanks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Nancy Hanks Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nancy Hanks Elementary School?
Nancy Hanks Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Nancy Hanks Elementary School offer ?
Nancy Hanks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Nancy Hanks Elementary School part of?
Nancy Hanks Elementary School is part of North Spencer County School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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