- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hancock, MN
Hancock Sec.
Federal NCES profile for Hancock Sec., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271338000689
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hancock Sec. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 204
- students enrolled
Hancock Sec. has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hancock Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271338000689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hancock Sec. held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.6 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 271338000689 · Hancock, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 15.7:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Hancock Elementary (233 students)
Hancock Sec. held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.6 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Hancock Sec. compares
Hancock Sec. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 52% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Hancock Sec. 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 Sec. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hancock Sec.'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 (~204 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hancock Sec.
How many students attend Hancock Sec.?
Hancock Sec. has 204 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hancock, MN. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock Sec.?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock Sec. is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher 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 Sec.?
20.4% of students at Hancock Sec. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hancock Sec.?
The largest demographic group at Hancock Sec. is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Hancock, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hancock Sec.?
Hancock Sec. has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Sec., Hancock Public School District also operates Hancock Elementary (233 students). See the Hancock Public School District district page for the complete list.