T. Dale Hancock Elementary School serves 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School's student population of 645 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
645 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of T. Dale Hancock Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#466 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
43%
46%
Black
8%
6%
White
38%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T. Dale Hancock Elementary School's ranking?
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School is ranked #466 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend T. Dale Hancock Elementary School?
645 students attend T. Dale Hancock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of T. Dale Hancock Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T. Dale Hancock Elementary School?
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does T. Dale Hancock Elementary School offer ?
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is T. Dale Hancock Elementary School part of?
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School
July 19, 2023 (Wednesday)
Grading Period Ends - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
September 29, 2023 (Friday)
First Day Back for Students
October 17, 2023 (Tuesday)
Grading Period Ends - LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
December 21, 2023 (Thursday)
First Day Back for Students
January 09, 2024 (Tuesday)
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