- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norristown, PA
Hancock El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hancock El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421698003318
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hancock El Sch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in Norristown · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hancock El Sch has class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock El Sch ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Norristown, PA.
School address
District: Norristown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421698003318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Hancock El Sch grew from 332 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 421698003318 · Norristown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 15.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Norristown Area Hs (2,256 students)
Hancock El Sch grew from 332 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hancock El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norristown Are
Norristown Area Hs
2,256 students
- East Norriton 836
East Norriton Ms
836 students
- Eisenhower Ms 781
Eisenhower Ms
781 students
- Stewart Ms 695
Stewart Ms
695 students
- Marshall Stree 585
Marshall Street El Sch
585 students
- This school 347
Hancock El Sch
347 students
What this shows Hancock El Sch reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hancock El Sch compares
Hancock El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$18,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%
African American 36.9%
Two or More 8.9%
White 6.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Hancock El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Norristown Area Sd reports $18,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hancock El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norristown Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Norriton Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stewart Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Street El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hancock El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Norristown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
East Norriton Ms
Standard public school
836 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Ms
Standard public school
781 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Stewart Ms
Standard public school
695 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Marshall Street El Sch
Standard public school
585 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Whitehall El Sch
Standard public school
503 students 14:1 students per teacher
Paul V Fly El Sch
Standard public school
452 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hancock El Sch
How many students attend Hancock El Sch?
Hancock El Sch has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norristown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock El Sch is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hancock El Sch?
100.0% of students at Hancock El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hancock El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hancock El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment, in Norristown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hancock El Sch?
Hancock El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 El Sch rank among elementary schools in Norristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock El Sch ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Norristown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Norristown on the city page.
What other schools are in Norristown Area Sd?
Besides Hancock El Sch, Norristown Area Sd also operates Norristown Area Hs (2,256 students), East Norriton Ms (836 students), and Eisenhower Ms (781 students). See the Norristown Area Sd district page for the complete list.