Enrollment
633
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kiln, MS
East Hancock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Hancock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280174000982
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Hancock Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Kiln · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Hancock Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Hancock Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kiln, MS.
School address
District: Hancock Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280174000982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.4%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Hancock Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Hancock Elementary School
East Hancock Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kiln, Mississippi, enrolling 633 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 50.4% free-meal eligibility runs 37% below the Mississippi average.
Enrollment of 633 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 132 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 633 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kiln's public schools, it stands alongside Hancock North Central Elementary (404 students): East Hancock Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 13:1).
Hancock Co School Dist also operates Hancock High School (1,184 students) and Hancock Middle School (884 students) alongside East Hancock Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Hancock Elementary School compares
East Hancock Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 37% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,539
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 633 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, East Hancock Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hancock Co School Dist, which includes East Hancock Elementary School.
$10,539
Per student
-12%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 43.7%
Federal 19.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Hancock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hancock Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hancock Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hancock North Central Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hancock Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Hancock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Kiln
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~633 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Hancock Elementary School
How many students attend East Hancock Elementary School?
East Hancock Elementary School has 633 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kiln, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hancock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hancock Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Hancock Elementary School?
50.4% of students at East Hancock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Hancock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Hancock Elementary School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Kiln, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Hancock Elementary School?
East Hancock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Hancock Elementary School rank among public schools in Kiln?
By Resource Investment Index, East Hancock Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kiln, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kiln on the city page.
Is East Hancock Elementary School a good school?
East Hancock Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hancock Co School Dist?
Besides East Hancock Elementary School, Hancock Co School Dist also operates Hancock High School (1,184 students), Hancock Middle School (884 students), and South Hancock Elementary School (480 students). See the Hancock Co School Dist district page for the complete list.
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