- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
East Hancock Elementary School held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.1 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 280174000982 · Kiln, MS Other · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 14.1:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hancock High School (1,184 students)
East Hancock Elementary School held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.1 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
East Hancock Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hancock High S
Hancock High School
1,184 students
- Hancock Middle
Hancock Middle School
884 students
- This school
East Hancock Elementary School
633 students
- South Hancock
South Hancock Elementary School
480 students
- Hancock North 404
Hancock North Central Elementary
404 students
- West Hancock E 349
West Hancock Elementary School
349 students
What this shows East Hancock Elementary School reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Hancock Elementary School compares
East Hancock Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,907
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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.
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
District finance for Hancock Co School Dist reports $11,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~633 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.