Hancock Place Elementary

Summary:

Hancock Place Elementary is a public elementary school in Lemay, Missouri, serving 616 students in grades PK-5. The school faces significant challenges, with a diverse student population, low academic performance, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Mosaic Elementary and Beasley Elementary in the Mehlville R-Ix district, Hancock Place Elementary has a higher percentage of African American (21.27%) and Hispanic (9.74%) students. However, its academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is significantly lower, with only 13% to 35.7% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 39.1% to 43.8%. Additionally, 74.51% of Hancock Place Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 8.1% to 98.93%.

Hancock Place Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 127 out of 1,032 Missouri elementary schools in 2016-2017 to a low of 734 out of 898 in 2022-2023, with a corresponding drop in its SchoolDigger star rating from 4 to 1. Despite increased spending per student, from $11,412 in 2018-2019 to $16,368 in 2021-2022, the school's academic performance has continued to decline, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of its educational strategies and resource allocation to address these challenges and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9101 S Broadway
       Lemay, MO  63125-1516


(314) 544-1300

District: Hancock Place

SchoolDigger Rank:
734th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,368 Help


Students who attend Hancock Place Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hancock Place Middle
High:    Hancock Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  616

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.0%
African American:
21.3%
Two or more races:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hancock Place Elementary ranks worse than 81.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.36. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (57%), African American (21.3%), two or more races (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hancock Place Elementary is 12.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hancock Place Elementary is $16,368.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hancock Place Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hancock Place Elementary 734th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Hancock Place Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hancock Place:

SchoolDigger ranks Hancock Place 216th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hancock Place Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hancock Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.39 732nd 1074 31.8%
2007 41.96 699th 1080 35.3%
2008 29.72 897th 1084 17.3%
2009 34.34 785th 1053 25.5%
2010 29.23 850th 1066 20.3%
2011 47.12 649th 1088 40.3%
2012 45.33 676th 1085 37.7%
2013 66.10 336th 1108 69.7%
2014 62.81 377th 1089 65.4%
2015 48.47 584th 1058 44.8%
2016 72.92 222nd 865 74.3%
2017 82.99 127th 1032 87.7%
2018 82.91 133rd 1045 87.3%
2019 66.36 323rd 1052 69.3%
2021 41.80 546th 901 39.4%
2022 38.06 568th 908 37.4%
2023 20.36 734th 898 18.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hancock Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.21 9th 32 71.9%
2019 37.33 27th 41 34.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hancock Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.66 15th 50 70.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hancock Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.94 9th 887 99.0%
2019 85.17 56th 907 93.8%
2021 73.98 83rd 574 85.5%
2022 74.96 69th 532 87.0%
2023 45.13 315th 611 48.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hancock Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.71 44th 251 82.5%
2019 70.41 74th 302 75.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Hancock Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.75 11th 243 95.5%
2019 85.21 18th 250 92.8%
2021 73.11 22nd 163 86.5%
2022 57.42 55th 184 70.1%
2023 34.54 126th 185 31.9%
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Rank History for White students at Hancock Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.65 124th 898 86.2%
2019 64.61 280th 917 69.5%
2021 40.45 417th 691 39.7%
2022 38.69 431st 675 36.1%
2023 14.46 613th 673 8.9%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Open Quote I think this school district is the best kept secret in St. Louis County. My son has thrived there. Hancock place has an amazing STEM program and they stress reading goals very heavily. The teachers are very good with each kid. It's in an older blue collar neighborhood. However Lemay has ALWAYS passed education improvement bonds over the years. More so than its more affluent neighboring district Mehlville which is now laying off teachers. I'm a college teacher myself so I KNOW good teachers when I see them. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hancock Place Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 978 978
1992 794 173 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 973
1993 794 153 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 954
1994 736 185 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 933
1995 752 186 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 947
1996 752 186 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 947
1997 652 236 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 901
1998 686 235 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 934
1999 678 213 4 11 1 n/a n/a 0 907
2000 697 186 2 15 2 n/a n/a 0 902
2001 685 158 5 14 1 n/a n/a 0 863
2002 708 191 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 924
2003 708 191 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 924
2004 627 192 4 21 2 n/a n/a 0 846
2005 648 223 5 21 2 n/a n/a 0 899
2006 672 218 8 27 5 n/a n/a 0 930
2007 646 252 5 31 5 n/a n/a 0 939
2008 644 248 1 37 3 n/a n/a 0 933
2009 600 215 3 35 4 n/a n/a 0 857
2010 617 193 3 27 3 n/a n/a 0 843
2011 587 141 3 37 2 0 48 0 818
2012 576 127 4 43 2 0 54 0 806
2013 535 21 4 43 1 2 60 0 666
2014 564 110 5 50 2 2 81 0 814
2015 550 126 4 45 2 2 87 0 816
2016 470 115 5 38 1 1 90 0 720
2017 428 124 4 41 0 1 84 0 682
2018 471 139 7 46 0 0 96 0 759
2019 453 158 8 42 0 0 81 0 742
2020 427 143 11 48 0 0 73 0 702
2021 364 144 7 39 1 0 46 0 601
2022 365 154 5 46 1 1 61 0 633
2023 351 131 4 60 0 1 69 0 616

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 Hancock Place Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 978 45.5 21.4 n/a
1992 973 43.0 22.6 n/a
1993 954 42.0 22.7 67.8
1994 933 44.0 21.2 75.3
1995 947 50.5 18.8 86.1
1996 947 50.5 18.8 86.1
1997 901 48.1 18.7 54.6
1998 934 49.2 19.0 60.2
1999 907 50.1 18.1 69.5
2000 902 50.7 17.8 67.8
2001 863 49.4 17.5 66.9
2002 924 53.5 17.3 56.5
2003 924 53.5 17.3 56.5
2004 846 52.5 16.1 59.7
2005 899 55.0 16.3 58.2
2006 930 56.6 16.4 53.9
2007 939 55.6 16.9 47.7
2008 933 63.6 14.7 49.1
2009 857 3.9 219.7 48.2
2010 843 64.9 12.9 55.4
2011 818 62.3 13.1 53.4
2012 806 58.4 13.7 58.2
2013 666 50.5 13.1 68.5
2014 814 44.0 18.5 77.3
2015 816 53.0 15.3 98.3
2016 720 53.0 13.5 99.6
2017 682 48.3 14.1 100
2018 759 48.5 15.6 93.5
2019 742 50.5 14.6 99.6
2020 702 50.6 13.8 99.6
2021 601 47.5 12.6 89
2022 633 52.4 12.0 99.5
2023 616 49.4 12.4 74.5

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 Hancock Place Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 978 45.5 21.4 n/a
1992 973 43.0 22.6 n/a
1993 954 42.0 22.7 67.8
1994 933 44.0 21.2 75.3
1995 947 50.5 18.8 86.1
1996 947 50.5 18.8 86.1
1997 901 48.1 18.7 54.6
1998 934 49.2 19.0 60.2
1999 907 50.1 18.1 69.5
2000 902 50.7 17.8 67.8
2001 863 49.4 17.5 66.9
2002 924 53.5 17.3 56.5
2003 924 53.5 17.3 56.5
2004 846 52.5 16.1 59.7
2005 899 55.0 16.3 58.2
2006 930 56.6 16.4 53.9
2007 939 55.6 16.9 47.7
2008 933 63.6 14.7 49.1
2009 857 3.9 219.7 48.2
2010 843 64.9 12.9 55.4
2011 818 62.3 13.1 53.4
2012 806 58.4 13.7 58.2
2013 666 50.5 13.1 68.5
2014 814 44.0 18.5 77.3
2015 816 53.0 15.3 98.3
2016 720 53.0 13.5 99.6
2017 682 48.3 14.1 100
2018 759 48.5 15.6 93.5
2019 742 50.5 14.6 99.6
2020 702 50.6 13.8 99.6
2021 601 47.5 12.6 89
2022 633 52.4 12.0 99.5
2023 616 49.4 12.4 74.5

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 Hancock Place Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $91 (0.8%) $11,321 (99.2%) $11,412
2020 $296 (2.5%) $11,680 (97.5%) $11,976
2021 $460 (3.4%) $13,246 (96.7%) $13,705
2022 $689 (4.2%) $15,678 (95.8%) $16,368

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hancock Place Elementary

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 323rd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 734th of 898 Elementary schools
 51%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hancock Place Elementary)64.117.7
 46.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hancock Place)64.117.7
 46.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hancock Place Elementary)64.824
 40.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hancock Place)64.824
 40.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hancock Place Elementary)68.135.7
 32.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hancock Place)68.135.7
 32.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock Place Elementary)55.528.9
 26.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock Place)55.528.9
 26.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hancock Place Elementary)45.813
 32.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hancock Place)45.813
 32.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Hancock Place Elementary)37.526.1
 11.4%
   5th Grade Science (Hancock Place)37.526.1
 11.4%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock Place Elementary)4521.4
 23.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock Place)4521.4
 23.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students742616
 17%
African American158131
 17.1%
American Indian00
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic4260
 42.9%
Pacific Islander01
White453351
 22.5%
Two or More Races8169
 14.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.6%74.5%
 25.1%


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Students at Hancock Place Elementary are 57% White, 21% African American, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic.

Hancock Place Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.3% of Missouri elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 616 students attended Hancock Place Elementary.

Students who attend Hancock Place Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hancock Place Middle
High : Hancock Senior High


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

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