Enrollment
667
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How T. Dale Hancock Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at T. Dale Hancock Elementary School
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Chandler, Arizona, enrolling 667 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 667 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 279 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #222, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 667 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) spends $9,696 per pupil, 26% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chandler's public schools, it stands alongside Primavera - Online (6,378 students): T. Dale Hancock Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students) and Chandler High School (3,179 students) alongside T. Dale 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 T. Dale Hancock Elementary School compares
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,696
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), which includes T. Dale Hancock Elementary School.
$9,696
Per student
-26%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 44.2%
Federal 13.1%
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 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
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~667 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is T. Dale Hancock Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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