- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sneedville, TN
Hancock County Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hancock County Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470162000534
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hancock County Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Sneedville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 400
- students enrolled
Hancock County Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock County Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sneedville, TN.
School address
District: Hancock County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470162000534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Hancock County Elementary held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 470162000534 · Sneedville, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hancock High School (247 students)
Hancock County Elementary held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Hancock County Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hancock County Elementary
400 students
- Hancock High S
Hancock High School
247 students
- Hancock County 61
Hancock County Early Learning Center
61 students
What this shows Hancock County Elementary reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hancock County Elementary compares
Hancock County Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,442
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Hancock County Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Hancock County reports $13,442 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hancock County Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hancock County Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hancock County Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hancock County Elementary
How many students attend Hancock County Elementary?
Hancock County Elementary has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sneedville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock County Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock County Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hancock County Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hancock County Elementary is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Sneedville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hancock County Elementary?
Hancock County Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Hancock County Elementary rank among public schools in Sneedville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock County Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sneedville, TN. 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 County?
Besides Hancock County Elementary, Hancock County also operates Hancock High School (247 students) and Hancock County Early Learning Center (61 students). See the Hancock County district page for the complete list.