- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Picayune, MS
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280174001338
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hancock Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Picayune · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hancock Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hancock Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Picayune, MS.
School address
District: Hancock Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280174001338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
West Hancock Elementary School grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 280174001338 · Picayune, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 12:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hancock High School (1,184 students)
West Hancock Elementary School grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
West Hancock Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hancock High S
Hancock High School
1,184 students
- Hancock Middle
Hancock Middle School
884 students
- East Hancock E
East Hancock Elementary School
633 students
- South Hancock
South Hancock Elementary School
480 students
- Hancock North 404
Hancock North Central Elementary
404 students
- This school 349
West Hancock Elementary School
349 students
What this shows West Hancock Elementary School reports 349 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 Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▼ 8% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,907
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, West Hancock Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hancock Co School Dist reports $11,907 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hancock Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hancock Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Hancock Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hancock North Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Picayune
3 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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Hancock Elementary School
How many students attend West Hancock Elementary School?
West Hancock Elementary School has 349 students enrolled. It is a public school in Picayune, MS. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hancock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hancock Elementary School is 12:1, which is 10% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 24% 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 West Hancock Elementary School?
74.2% of students at West Hancock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hancock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Hancock Elementary School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Picayune, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hancock Elementary School?
West Hancock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
How does West Hancock Elementary School rank among schools in Picayune?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hancock Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Picayune, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Picayune on the city page.
What other schools are in Hancock Co School Dist?
Besides West Hancock Elementary School, Hancock Co School Dist also operates Hancock High School (1,184 students), Hancock Middle School (884 students), and East Hancock Elementary School (633 students). See the Hancock Co School Dist district page for the complete list.