- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kiln, MS
Hancock North Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hancock North Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280174000281
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hancock North Central Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Kiln · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hancock North Central Elementary has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock North Central Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kiln, MS.
School address
District: Hancock Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280174000281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Hancock North Central Elementary held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 280174000281 · Kiln, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 13:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hancock High School (1,184 students)
Hancock North Central Elementary held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Hancock North Central Elementary 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
- East Hancock E
East Hancock Elementary School
633 students
- South Hancock
South Hancock Elementary School
480 students
- This school 404
Hancock North Central Elementary
404 students
- West Hancock E 349
West Hancock Elementary School
349 students
What this shows Hancock North Central Elementary reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hancock North Central Elementary compares
Hancock North Central Elementary 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▼ 15% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Hancock North Central Elementary 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 Hancock North Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hancock Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hancock Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hancock Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hancock Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hancock North Central Elementary'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
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hancock North Central Elementary
How many students attend Hancock North Central Elementary?
Hancock North Central Elementary has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kiln, MS. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock North Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock North Central Elementary is 13:1, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hancock North Central Elementary?
68.3% of students at Hancock North Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hancock North Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hancock North Central Elementary is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Kiln, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hancock North Central Elementary?
Hancock North Central 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).
How does Hancock North Central Elementary rank among public schools in Kiln?
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock North Central Elementary ranks #1 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 Hancock North Central Elementary, Hancock Co School Dist also operates Hancock High School (1,184 students), Hancock Middle School (884 students), and East Hancock Elementary School (633 students). See the Hancock Co School Dist district page for the complete list.