- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hancock, MN
Hancock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hancock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271338000688
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hancock Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 233
- students enrolled
Hancock Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hancock Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271338000688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Hancock Elementary shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 271338000688 · Hancock, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 21.2:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hancock Sec. (204 students)
Hancock Elementary shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Hancock Elementary compares
Hancock Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 53% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 87% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,556
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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 233 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
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Hancock Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Hancock Public School District reports $12,556 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hancock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Sec. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hancock Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hancock Elementary
How many students attend Hancock Elementary?
Hancock Elementary has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hancock, MN. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 34% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hancock Elementary?
20.0% of students at Hancock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hancock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hancock Elementary is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Hancock, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hancock Elementary?
Hancock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hancock Public School District?
Besides Hancock Elementary, Hancock Public School District also operates Hancock Sec. (204 students). See the Hancock Public School District district page for the complete list.