North Hancock Elementary School
North Hancock Elementary School serves 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
North Hancock Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
School Overview
North Hancock Elementary School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 543 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
North Hancock Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of North Hancock Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #539 out of 1246 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 10% |
| White | 94% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hancock County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to North Hancock Elementary School is Hancock County High School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hancock County Middle School (2.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lewisport Hancock County High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 532 students10
2.8 miles
80 State Rt 271 S
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6953 2.8 9-12 532 - Lewisport Hancock County Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 393 students10
2.8 miles
100 State Rt 271 South
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6712 2.8 6-8 393 - Tell City Tell City Junior Senior High School Math: 68% | Reading: 70%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-12 | 653 students10
5.3 miles
900 12th St
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-3131 5.3 7-12 653 - Cannelton Cannelton Elementary & High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 261 students10
6.2 miles
3rd/taylor Sts
Cannelton, IN 47520
(812) 547-4126 6.2 PK-12 261 - Tell City William Tell Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 71%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 769 students10
6.7 miles
1235 31st St
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-9727 6.7 K-6 769
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