South Hancock Elementary School

Summary:

South Hancock Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hawesville, Kentucky, serving 225 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Hancock County School District.

Academically, the school has shown a mixed performance compared to state and county averages. While it outperformed in 4th grade reading and science, it underperformed in 5th grade social studies and writing. The school's overall ranking among Kentucky elementary schools has fluctuated, ranging from 198 out of 517 schools in 2020-2021 to 346 out of 684 schools in 2021-2022. Student subgroup performance also varies, with female students and white students outperforming their male and low-income peers. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a focus on supporting students from low-income families.

Compared to nearby schools, Hardinsburg Elementary School in the Breckinridge County district has outperformed South Hancock Elementary in several subject areas. However, South Hancock maintains a lower student-teacher ratio than some nearby schools, which may contribute to more personalized attention for students. The school's performance has shown some fluctuations over the years, suggesting the need for consistent strategies to improve student outcomes and maintain a more stable performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8631 State Rt 69
       Hawesville, KY  42348


(270) 927-6762

District: Hancock County

SchoolDigger Rank:
291st of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,748 Help


Students who attend South Hancock Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hancock County Middle School
High:    Hancock County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  218

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.6%
Two or more races:
4.1%
Hispanic:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Hancock Elementary School ranks better than 57.5% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.21. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.6%), two or more races (4.1%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Hancock Elementary School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Hancock Elementary School is $26,748.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Hancock Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Hancock Elementary School 291st of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See South Hancock Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hancock County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hancock County 54th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Hancock Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at South Hancock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 83.19 75th 638 88.2%
2008 58.93 270th 651 58.5%
2009 57.52 286th 658 56.5%
2010 46.16 414th 683 39.4%
2011 40.91 456th 688 33.7%
2012 60.32 254th 713 64.4%
2013 61.93 238th 719 66.9%
2014 62.15 242nd 705 65.7%
2015 45.76 408th 698 41.5%
2016 45.05 394th 690 42.9%
2017 34.45 502nd 694 27.7%
2018 46.23 390th 691 43.6%
2019 43.88 434th 700 38.0%
2021 54.70 198th 517 61.7%
2022 47.08 346th 684 49.4%
2023 51.40 319th 687 53.6%
2024 55.21 291st 685 57.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Hancock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.26 450th 661 31.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Hancock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.52 268th 631 57.5%
2019 52.46 314th 664 52.7%
2022 55.84 233rd 667 65.1%
2023 56.84 227th 670 66.1%
2024 42.43 383rd 665 42.4%
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Rank History for Female students at South Hancock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.80 595th 663 10.3%
2019 36.55 491st 671 26.8%
2022 46.09 326th 641 49.1%
2023 45.34 338th 639 47.1%
2024 64.16 200th 644 68.9%
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Rank History for Male students at South Hancock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.97 276th 665 58.5%
2019 49.95 356th 676 47.3%
2022 47.33 331st 657 49.6%
2023 58.35 242nd 652 62.9%
2024 43.18 374th 652 42.6%
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Rank History for White students at South Hancock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.75 389th 592 34.3%
2022 40.06 385th 656 41.3%
2023 47.77 339th 658 48.5%
2024 50.45 299th 659 54.6%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South 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 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1989 149 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1990 148 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1991 141 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1992 137 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1993 134 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1994 125 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1995 154 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1996 154 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1997 154 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1998 150 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1999 151 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2000 169 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2001 182 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 185
2002 200 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2003 200 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2004 192 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2005 179 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2006 178 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2007 183 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 188
2008 203 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 2 210
2009 213 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 4 222
2010 240 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 5 249
2011 239 3 1 3 0 0 3 0 249
2012 233 2 1 4 0 0 3 0 243
2013 218 2 1 4 0 0 3 0 228
2014 254 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 258
2015 249 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 252
2016 242 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 245
2017 238 3 1 0 0 0 2 0 244
2018 223 4 1 1 0 0 3 0 232
2019 237 3 1 2 0 0 2 0 245
2020 234 3 1 5 0 0 4 0 247
2021 210 3 1 5 0 0 2 0 221
2022 209 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 221
2023 216 0 1 3 0 0 5 0 225
2024 204 1 0 4 0 0 9 0 218

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 South Hancock Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 158 8.7 18.1 n/a
1989 149 8.7 17.1 n/a
1990 148 8.5 17.4 n/a
1991 141 8.6 16.3 n/a
1992 137 7.5 18.2 n/a
1993 134 7.6 17.6 n/a
1994 125 9.0 13.9 n/a
1995 154 8.8 17.5 n/a
1996 154 8.8 17.5 n/a
1997 154 8.7 17.7 29.9
1998 152 8.8 17.3 30.9
1999 153 6.1 25.1 53.6
2000 172 7.9 21.8 49.4
2001 185 8.0 23.0 50
2002 200 12.1 16.5 86.5
2003 200 12.1 16.5 86.5
2004 192 12.2 15.7 n/a
2005 182 12.4 14.7 n/a
2006 181 12.3 14.7 58.6
2007 188 17.0 11.1 63.4
2008 210 13.6 15.4 59.1
2009 222 16.6 13.4 58.7
2010 249 13.0 19.1 72.5
2011 249 15.5 16.0 71.5
2012 243 16.7 14.5 63.8
2013 228 17.2 13.2 59.2
2014 258 16.7 15.4 50.8
2015 252 17.0 14.8 50.8
2016 245 18.0 13.6 63.3
2017 244 17.3 14.0 54.5
2018 232 16.7 13.8 60.3
2019 245 15.7 15.6 51
2020 247 15.7 15.6 57.5
2021 221 14.7 14.9 60.2
2022 221 16.5 13.3 57.9
2023 225 16.6 13.5 53.3
2024 218 15.6 13.9 55.5

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 South Hancock Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 158 8.7 18.1 n/a
1989 149 8.7 17.1 n/a
1990 148 8.5 17.4 n/a
1991 141 8.6 16.3 n/a
1992 137 7.5 18.2 n/a
1993 134 7.6 17.6 n/a
1994 125 9.0 13.9 n/a
1995 154 8.8 17.5 n/a
1996 154 8.8 17.5 n/a
1997 154 8.7 17.7 29.9
1998 152 8.8 17.3 30.9
1999 153 6.1 25.1 53.6
2000 172 7.9 21.8 49.4
2001 185 8.0 23.0 50
2002 200 12.1 16.5 86.5
2003 200 12.1 16.5 86.5
2004 192 12.2 15.7 n/a
2005 182 12.4 14.7 n/a
2006 181 12.3 14.7 58.6
2007 188 17.0 11.1 63.4
2008 210 13.6 15.4 59.1
2009 222 16.6 13.4 58.7
2010 249 13.0 19.1 72.5
2011 249 15.5 16.0 71.5
2012 243 16.7 14.5 63.8
2013 228 17.2 13.2 59.2
2014 258 16.7 15.4 50.8
2015 252 17.0 14.8 50.8
2016 245 18.0 13.6 63.3
2017 244 17.3 14.0 54.5
2018 232 16.7 13.8 60.3
2019 245 15.7 15.6 51
2020 247 15.7 15.6 57.5
2021 221 14.7 14.9 60.2
2022 221 16.5 13.3 57.9
2023 225 16.6 13.5 53.3
2024 218 15.6 13.9 55.5

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 South Hancock Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $870 (3.6%) $118 (0.5%) $988 (4.1%) $9,443 (39.4%) $1,964 (8.2%) $22,531 (94.1%) $23,937
2019 $896 (3.9%) $116 (0.5%) $1,013 (4.4%) $9,831 (42.6%) $2,017 (8.7%) $22,510 (97.6%) $23,064
2020 $736 (3.1%) $244 (1.0%) $1,249 (5.3%) $19,877 (84.9%) $3,230 (13.8%) $22,545 (96.3%) $23,411
2021 $1,038 (4.2%) $475 (1.9%) $1,513 (6.1%) $18,672 (75.4%) $2,518 (10.2%) $21,413 (86.4%) $24,772
2022 $2,651 (9.9%) $732 (2.7%) $3,383 (12.6%) $17,915 (67.0%) $16,233 (60.7%) $21,787 (81.5%) $26,748

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 434th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 319th of 687 Elementary schools
 15.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students245225
 8.2%
African American30
 100%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic23
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White237216
 8.9%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51%53.3%
 2.3%


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South Hancock Elementary School ranks 291st of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at South Hancock Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 218 students attended South Hancock Elementary School.

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

Middle : Hancock County Middle School
High : Hancock County High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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