Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hancock Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hancock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hancock Elementary School's student population of 227 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hancock Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#181 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hancock Elementary School's ranking?
Hancock Elementary School is ranked #181 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Hancock Elementary School?
227 students attend Hancock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hancock Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock Elementary School?
Hancock Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hancock Elementary School offer ?
Hancock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hancock Elementary School part of?
Hancock Elementary School is part of Hancock Public School District.
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