Enrollment
294
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Hancock Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Hancock Elementary School
West Hancock Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Britt, Iowa, enrolling 294 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Iowa schools and 32% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 294 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 442 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #249.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 392 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
West Hancock Comm School District also operates West Hancock Middle School (174 students) and West Hancock High School (161 students) alongside West 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 West Hancock Elementary School compares
West Hancock Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Hancock Comm School District, which includes West Hancock Elementary School.
$11,698
Per student
-9%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 42.2%
Federal 12.9%
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 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
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~294 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is West Hancock Elementary School a good school?
West Hancock Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa 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 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.
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