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West Hancock Elementary School

Summary:

West Hancock Elementary School is a public elementary school in Britt, Iowa, serving 272 students in grades PK-4 as part of the West Hancock Community School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments and has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking it among the top elementary schools in Iowa.

West Hancock Elementary School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 86% of 3rd graders and 90.9% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 64.2% and 72.9%, respectively. In Mathematics, 88.4% of 3rd graders and 88.6% of 4th graders were proficient or better, surpassing the state averages of 76.3% and 72.7%. This consistent academic excellence has earned the school a reputation for providing a high-quality education to its students.

While West Hancock Elementary School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (37.13%) compared to nearby schools like Richard O. Jacobson Elementary (54.7%) and Forest City Elementary (38.6%), it also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 17.1, suggesting the school may be efficiently allocating its resources to maximize student learning outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 510 9th Ave SW
       Britt, IA  50423-0128

(641) 843-3833

District: West Hancock Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,535 Help


Students who attend West Hancock Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Hancock Middle School
High:    West Hancock High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  272

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.7%
Hispanic:
16.9%
African American:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Hancock Elementary School ranks better than 95.3% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.7%), Hispanic (16.9%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Hancock Elementary School is 17.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Hancock Elementary School is $13,535.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Hancock Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

West Hancock Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Hancock Community School District 31st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Hancock Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 51.69 370th 626 40.9%
2013 34.64 493rd 624 21.0%
2014 50.05 368th 603 39.0%
2015 78.12 82nd 616 86.7%
2016 76.81 100th 599 83.3%
2017 77.97 91st 574 84.1%
2018 68.47 176th 567 69.0%
2019 57.41 278th 603 53.9%
2021 85.68 44th 567 92.2%
2022 77.77 96th 574 83.3%
2023 88.95 17th 565 97.0%
2024 87.02 26th 557 95.3%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Hancock Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 363 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1989 317 0 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1990 319 1 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1991 322 2 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1992 322 2 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 341
1993 305 1 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1994 288 1 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1995 268 3 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1996 268 3 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1997 291 1 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1998 275 0 2 26 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1999 262 1 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2000 276 1 0 26 0 n/a n/a -23 280
2001 260 1 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2002 265 2 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2003 265 2 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2004 230 1 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2005 243 0 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2006 208 0 2 36 2 n/a n/a 0 248
2007 232 1 3 23 1 n/a n/a 0 260
2008 0 1 26 0 247 n/a n/a 0 274
2009 247 1 1 24 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2010 221 0 3 39 2 1 4 0 270
2011 255 1 4 57 2 1 4 0 324
2012 252 2 5 64 2 1 7 0 333
2013 254 1 4 57 2 1 8 0 327
2014 258 0 1 42 0 0 10 0 311
2015 242 2 1 50 0 0 12 0 307
2016 239 3 1 46 0 0 8 0 297
2017 211 2 0 42 0 0 8 0 263
2018 203 2 0 44 0 0 6 0 255
2019 201 3 0 44 0 0 6 0 254
2020 214 2 0 46 0 0 6 0 268
2021 222 5 1 49 1 0 4 0 282
2022 209 5 0 50 1 0 7 0 272
2023 214 6 0 46 0 0 6 0 272

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Hancock Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 370 21.2 17.4 21.9
1989 326 19.3 16.8 21.2
1990 333 20.1 16.5 22.5
1991 335 19.1 17.5 24.8
1992 341 20.0 17.0 28.2
1993 321 21.9 14.7 24.9
1994 303 22.1 13.7 27.1
1995 281 20.5 13.7 29.5
1996 281 20.5 13.7 29.5
1997 309 20.3 15.2 25.2
1998 303 20.2 15.0 21.1
1999 284 20.2 14.1 28.5
2000 280 20.2 13.9 24.8
2001 286 20.2 14.2 28.7
2002 297 21.2 14.0 27.9
2003 297 21.2 14.0 27.9
2004 258 18.9 13.7 28.7
2005 282 17.5 16.1 35.5
2006 248 14.1 17.6 40.3
2007 260 12.8 20.3 31.5
2008 274 17.6 15.6 36.9
2009 274 17.8 15.4 40.9
2010 270 17.8 15.1 40
2011 324 16.9 19.1 44.8
2012 333 19.8 16.7 45.9
2013 327 17.1 19.0 46.2
2014 311 18.5 16.7 41.5
2015 307 19.0 16.1 40.4
2016 297 17.0 17.4 38.4
2017 263 17.4 15.0 43.7
2018 255 15.4 16.5 42
2019 254 15.5 16.3 44.5
2020 268 16.8 15.9 38.8
2021 282 15.7 17.9 39
2022 272 16.8 16.1 37.5
2023 272 15.9 17.1 37.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Hancock Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 370 21.2 17.4 21.9
1989 326 19.3 16.8 21.2
1990 333 20.1 16.5 22.5
1991 335 19.1 17.5 24.8
1992 341 20.0 17.0 28.2
1993 321 21.9 14.7 24.9
1994 303 22.1 13.7 27.1
1995 281 20.5 13.7 29.5
1996 281 20.5 13.7 29.5
1997 309 20.3 15.2 25.2
1998 303 20.2 15.0 21.1
1999 284 20.2 14.1 28.5
2000 280 20.2 13.9 24.8
2001 286 20.2 14.2 28.7
2002 297 21.2 14.0 27.9
2003 297 21.2 14.0 27.9
2004 258 18.9 13.7 28.7
2005 282 17.5 16.1 35.5
2006 248 14.1 17.6 40.3
2007 260 12.8 20.3 31.5
2008 274 17.6 15.6 36.9
2009 274 17.8 15.4 40.9
2010 270 17.8 15.1 40
2011 324 16.9 19.1 44.8
2012 333 19.8 16.7 45.9
2013 327 17.1 19.0 46.2
2014 311 18.5 16.7 41.5
2015 307 19.0 16.1 40.4
2016 297 17.0 17.4 38.4
2017 263 17.4 15.0 43.7
2018 255 15.4 16.5 42
2019 254 15.5 16.3 44.5
2020 268 16.8 15.9 38.8
2021 282 15.7 17.9 39
2022 272 16.8 16.1 37.5
2023 272 15.9 17.1 37.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Hancock Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $702 (5.2%) $12,833 (94.8%) $13,535

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Hancock Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 278th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 17th of 565 Elementary schools
 43.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Hancock Elementary School)61.184.1
 23%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Hancock Community School District)61.184.1
 23%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Hancock Elementary School)83.395.5
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Hancock Community School District)83.395.5
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Hancock Elementary School)73.294.6
 21.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Hancock Community School District)73.294.6
 21.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Hancock Elementary School)73.286.5
 13.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Hancock Community School District)73.286.5
 13.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students254272
 7.1%
African American36
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic4446
 4.5%
Pacific Islander00
White201214
 6.5%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.5%37.1%
 7.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Hancock Elementary School

Students at West Hancock Elementary School are 79% White, 17% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend West Hancock Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Hancock Middle School
High : West Hancock High School

Yes! West Hancock Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 26th of 557 Iowa elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 272 students attended West Hancock Elementary School.


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