Enrollment
451
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lewisport, KY
North Hancock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Hancock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210246001993
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Hancock Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lewisport · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Hancock Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Hancock Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lewisport, KY.
School address
District: Hancock County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210246001993 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Hancock Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Hancock Elementary School
North Hancock Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lewisport, Kentucky, enrolling 451 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.5% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 514 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #110.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 451 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lewisport's public schools, it stands alongside Hancock County Alternative Program (16 students): North Hancock Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 8:1).
Hancock County also operates Hancock County High School (461 students) and Hancock County Middle School (308 students) alongside North Hancock Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Hancock Elementary School compares
North Hancock Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▼ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$13,824
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, North Hancock Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hancock County, which includes North Hancock Elementary School.
$13,824
Per student
+5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 47.6%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Hancock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hancock County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Hancock Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hancock County Alternative Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Hancock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools in Lewisport
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~451 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Hancock Elementary School
How many students attend North Hancock Elementary School?
North Hancock Elementary School has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lewisport, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hancock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hancock Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 North Hancock Elementary School?
58.5% of students at North Hancock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Hancock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Hancock Elementary School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Lewisport, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Hancock Elementary School?
North Hancock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Hancock Elementary School rank among public schools in Lewisport?
By Resource Investment Index, North Hancock Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lewisport, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lewisport on the city page.
Is North Hancock Elementary School a good school?
North Hancock Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hancock County?
Besides North Hancock Elementary School, Hancock County also operates Hancock County High School (461 students), Hancock County Middle School (308 students), and South Hancock Elementary School (213 students). See the Hancock County district page for the complete list.
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