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Hancock Elementary School vs. Davenport Elementary School

Should you attend Hancock Elementary School or Davenport Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hancock Elementary School
Arch & Summit Streets
Norristown, PA 19401
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Davenport Elementary School
1 E Oak St
Norristown, PA 19401
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Davenport Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 354 students in grades 1-4, Hancock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 370 students in grades 1-4, Davenport Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
1-4
1-4
Total Students
354 students
370 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hancock Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Davenport Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hancock Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Davenport Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hancock Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Davenport Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hancock Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norristown Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Davenport Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norristown Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2172 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2109 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hancock Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Davenport Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hancock Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Davenport Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hancock Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Davenport Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hancock Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Davenport Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hancock Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Davenport Elementary School by grade.
Grade 1 Students
84
84
Grade 2 Students
103
100
Grade 3 Students
79
111
Grade 4 Students
88
75

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hancock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norristown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Davenport Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norristown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
41%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hancock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norristown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Davenport Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norristown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
40%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hancock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norristown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Davenport Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norristown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
8%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hancock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norristown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Davenport Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norristown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hancock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norristown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Davenport Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norristown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hancock Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Davenport Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hancock Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Davenport Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(15-16 School Year Data)
2%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hancock Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Davenport Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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