Enrollment
161
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Britt, IA
West Hancock High School
Federal NCES profile for West Hancock High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190543000172
👥 S:T ratio 57
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hancock High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Iowa schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 161
- students enrolled
West Hancock High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Hancock Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190543000172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Hancock High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Hancock High School
West Hancock High School is a mid-sized high school in Britt, Iowa, enrolling 161 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, West Hancock High School is leaner than roughly 89% of Iowa schools and 28% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 161 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 235 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 38/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 92 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
West Hancock Comm School District also operates West Hancock Elementary School (294 students) and West Hancock Middle School (174 students) alongside West Hancock High 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 High School compares
West Hancock High 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 22% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 11% in Iowa - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 92 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 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 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, West Hancock High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Hancock Comm School District, which includes West Hancock High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hancock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hancock Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hancock High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high 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 (~161 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Hancock High School
How many students attend West Hancock High School?
West Hancock High School has 161 students enrolled. It is a high school in Britt, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hancock High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hancock High School is 10.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 32% 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 High School?
28.4% of students at West Hancock High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hancock High School?
The largest demographic group at West Hancock High School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Britt, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hancock High School?
West Hancock High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is West Hancock High School a good school?
West Hancock High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 High School, West Hancock Comm School District also operates West Hancock Elementary School (294 students) and West Hancock Middle School (174 students). See the West Hancock Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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