- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chandler, AZ
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for T. Dale Hancock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187002379
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #33 of 44
- schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T. Dale Hancock Elementary School ranks #33 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187002379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 040187002379 · Chandler, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 17.1:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (3,444 students)
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- Chandler High
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- Basha High Sch
Basha High School
2,826 students
- Dr. Camille Ca
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
2,373 students
- This school 667
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School
667 students
What this shows T. Dale Hancock Elementary School reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How T. Dale Hancock Elementary School compares
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 40% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Arizona - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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 667 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%
White 36.1%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, T. Dale Hancock Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How T. Dale Hancock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T. Dale Hancock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Chandler
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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about T. Dale Hancock Elementary School
How many students attend T. Dale Hancock Elementary School?
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School has 667 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chandler, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 685 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at T. Dale Hancock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at T. Dale Hancock Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T. Dale Hancock Elementary School?
28.9% of students at T. Dale Hancock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T. Dale Hancock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at T. Dale Hancock Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T. Dale Hancock Elementary School?
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does T. Dale Hancock Elementary School rank among schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, T. Dale Hancock Elementary School ranks #33 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chandler on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides T. Dale Hancock Elementary School, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.