- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Britt, IA
West Hancock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West 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 190543000171
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hancock Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 294
- students enrolled
West Hancock Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Hancock Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190543000171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
West Hancock Elementary School grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 15.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 190543000171 · Britt, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 19.6:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: West Hancock Middle School (174 students)
West Hancock Elementary School grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE held 15.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Hancock Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Hancock Elementary School
294 students
- West Hancock M
West Hancock Middle School
174 students
- West Hancock H
West Hancock High School
161 students
What this shows West Hancock Elementary School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hancock Elementary School compares
West Hancock Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Iowa - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,275
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, West Hancock Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Hancock Comm School District reports $12,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Hancock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hancock Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hancock High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hancock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- 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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Hancock Elementary School
How many students attend West Hancock Elementary School?
West Hancock Elementary School has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Britt, IA. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hancock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hancock Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 32% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Hancock Elementary School?
27.9% of students at West Hancock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hancock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Hancock Elementary School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Britt, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hancock Elementary School?
West 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, 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 West Hancock Comm School District?
Besides West Hancock Elementary School, West Hancock Comm School District also operates West Hancock Middle School (174 students) and West Hancock High School (161 students). See the West Hancock Comm School District district page for the complete list.