- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190543000172
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 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 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Iowa schools.
- 68
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
West Hancock High School held near 170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 190543000172 · Britt, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 10.7:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: West Hancock Elementary School (294 students)
West Hancock High School held near 170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Hancock High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Hancock E
West Hancock Elementary School
294 students
- West Hancock M
West Hancock Middle School
174 students
- This school
West Hancock High School
161 students
What this shows West Hancock High School reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hancock High School compares
West Hancock High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide high 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 (~161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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 68/100 (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 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.