- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hawesville, KY
South Hancock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Hancock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210246000511
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Hancock Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Kentucky schools.
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 213
- students enrolled
South Hancock Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hancock County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210246000511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
South Hancock Elementary School held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 210246000511 · Hawesville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 13.3:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Hancock County High School (461 students)
South Hancock Elementary School held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
South Hancock Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hancock County
Hancock County High School
461 students
- North Hancock
North Hancock Elementary School
451 students
- Hancock County
Hancock County Middle School
308 students
- This school
South Hancock Elementary School
213 students
- Hancock County 16
Hancock County Alternative Program
16 students
What this shows South Hancock Elementary School reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Hancock Elementary School compares
South Hancock Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,011
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, South Hancock Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hancock County reports $16,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Hancock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hancock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hancock County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hancock County Alternative Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Hancock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Hancock Elementary School
How many students attend South Hancock Elementary School?
South Hancock Elementary School has 213 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hawesville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hancock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hancock Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% 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 South Hancock Elementary School?
48.9% of students at South Hancock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Hancock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Hancock Elementary School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Hawesville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Hancock Elementary School?
South Hancock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 County?
Besides South Hancock Elementary School, Hancock County also operates Hancock County High School (461 students), North Hancock Elementary School (451 students), and Hancock County Middle School (308 students). See the Hancock County district page for the complete list.