Hancock North Central Elementary

Summary:

Hancock North Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Kiln, Mississippi, serving around 400 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hancock County School District, which is ranked 7th out of 130 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Hancock North Central Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance, consistently ranking among the top 25% of Mississippi elementary schools. The school's students significantly outperform the state averages in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rates were 61.1% in ELA, 76.4% in Math, and 86.1% in Science, compared to the state averages of 51.7%, 53.7%, and 71.2%, respectively. However, the school's student population is significantly less diverse than the surrounding schools, with 95.5% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Hancock North Central Elementary is a high-performing school, it is not the top-performing school in the immediate area. East Hancock Elementary, which is also part of the Hancock County School District, consistently ranks higher and has stronger test scores across all grade levels. Additionally, the extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Hancock North Central Elementary suggests that the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the school's academic performance and the need for additional resources and support.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6122 Cuevas Town Road
       Kiln, MS  39556


(228) 255-7641

District: Hancock County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,896 Help


Students who attend Hancock North Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hancock Middle School
High:    Hancock High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  400

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.5%
Two or more races:
2.5%
Hispanic:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hancock North Central Elementary ranks better than 88.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Hancock County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.5%), two or more races (2.5%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hancock North Central Elementary is 12.8. 2 elementary schools in the Hancock County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hancock North Central Elementary is $8,896, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Hancock County School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hancock North Central Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hancock County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hancock County School District 7th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hancock North Central Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 57.45 169th 394 57.1%
2009 70.85 102nd 392 74.0%
2010 66.51 129th 403 68.0%
2011 66.35 135th 418 67.7%
2012 58.57 173rd 414 58.2%
2013 59.28 162nd 408 60.3%
2014 63.38 146th 394 62.9%
2015 33.86 262nd 402 34.8%
2016 48.21 199th 394 49.5%
2017 44.78 220th 406 45.8%
2018 54.41 185th 404 54.2%
2019 73.24 93rd 397 76.6%
2021 79.31 76th 381 80.1%
2022 87.11 36th 382 90.6%
2023 87.08 31st 377 91.8%
2024 85.27 44th 390 88.7%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hancock North Central Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 742 26 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 775
1991 777 33 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 815
1992 778 20 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 800
1993 834 25 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 863
1994 845 38 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 889
1995 1059 29 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 1097
1996 1059 29 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 1097
1997 1147 26 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1183
1998 1230 24 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1261
1999 1265 39 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1313
2000 789 14 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 809
2001 722 22 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 747
2002 694 19 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 720
2003 694 19 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 720
2004 752 19 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 779
2005 719 18 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 743
2006 749 21 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 777
2007 814 25 9 10 2 n/a n/a 0 860
2008 783 37 10 12 3 n/a n/a 0 845
2009 430 8 6 3 0 0 0 0 447
2010 435 9 6 7 0 1 4 0 462
2011 426 8 5 8 0 2 1 0 450
2012 402 6 1 3 0 2 2 0 416
2013 418 6 0 5 0 0 3 0 432
2014 446 5 0 6 1 0 6 0 464
2015 407 6 0 6 3 0 7 0 429
2016 440 3 0 6 3 0 4 0 456
2017 450 4 0 6 3 0 8 0 471
2018 430 5 0 6 2 0 9 0 452
2019 406 3 1 4 2 0 6 0 422
2020 408 5 1 4 2 0 12 0 432
2021 374 6 1 3 1 0 10 0 395
2022 387 3 0 2 1 0 8 0 401
2023 382 3 0 4 1 0 10 0 400

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 North Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 775 36.2 21.4 n/a
1991 815 36.9 22.0 n/a
1992 800 38.0 21.0 82.8
1993 863 38.7 22.3 57.5
1994 889 43.9 20.3 56.1
1995 1097 50.4 21.8 54.1
1996 1097 50.4 21.8 54.1
1997 1183 50.6 23.4 52.8
1998 1261 54.7 23.1 51.3
1999 1313 60.2 21.8 61.8
2000 809 36.7 22.0 62.8
2001 747 39.5 18.9 58.8
2002 720 37.5 19.2 61.4
2003 720 37.5 19.2 61.4
2004 779 39.5 19.7 68.2
2005 743 44.4 16.7 68.9
2006 777 45.0 17.3 99.6
2007 860 46.1 18.7 74.3
2008 845 47.2 17.9 69.5
2009 447 31.3 14.3 72.9
2010 462 32.1 14.3 75.5
2011 450 30.5 14.7 70.4
2012 416 27.3 15.2 74.5
2013 432 27.2 15.8 78
2014 464 29.9 15.4 75.6
2015 429 30.0 14.3 62.2
2016 456 30.0 15.2 77.2
2017 471 29.2 16.1 73.9
2018 452 28.4 15.8 71.7
2019 422 28.8 14.6 70.6
2020 432 28.7 15.0 70.4
2021 395 30.4 12.9 99.2
2022 401 27.8 14.4 99.3
2023 400 31.2 12.8 99.3

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 North Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 775 36.2 21.4 n/a
1991 815 36.9 22.0 n/a
1992 800 38.0 21.0 82.8
1993 863 38.7 22.3 57.5
1994 889 43.9 20.3 56.1
1995 1097 50.4 21.8 54.1
1996 1097 50.4 21.8 54.1
1997 1183 50.6 23.4 52.8
1998 1261 54.7 23.1 51.3
1999 1313 60.2 21.8 61.8
2000 809 36.7 22.0 62.8
2001 747 39.5 18.9 58.8
2002 720 37.5 19.2 61.4
2003 720 37.5 19.2 61.4
2004 779 39.5 19.7 68.2
2005 743 44.4 16.7 68.9
2006 777 45.0 17.3 99.6
2007 860 46.1 18.7 74.3
2008 845 47.2 17.9 69.5
2009 447 31.3 14.3 72.9
2010 462 32.1 14.3 75.5
2011 450 30.5 14.7 70.4
2012 416 27.3 15.2 74.5
2013 432 27.2 15.8 78
2014 464 29.9 15.4 75.6
2015 429 30.0 14.3 62.2
2016 456 30.0 15.2 77.2
2017 471 29.2 16.1 73.9
2018 452 28.4 15.8 71.7
2019 422 28.8 14.6 70.6
2020 432 28.7 15.0 70.4
2021 395 30.4 12.9 99.2
2022 401 27.8 14.4 99.3
2023 400 31.2 12.8 99.3

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 North Central Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $887 (10.0%) $8,009 (90.0%) $8,896

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hancock North Central Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 93rd of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 31st of 377 Elementary schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hancock North Central Elementary)58.259.7
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hancock County School District)57.765.9
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hancock North Central Elementary)55.279.1
 23.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hancock County School District)60.768.9
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock North Central Elementary)6074.2
 14.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock County School District)63.466.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hancock North Central Elementary)66.391
 24.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hancock County School District)6076.2
 16.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock North Central Elementary)47.262
 14.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock County School District)5958.3
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hancock North Central Elementary)38.461
 22.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hancock County School District)54.852.1
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Hancock North Central Elementary)7288.2
 16.2%
   5th Grade Science (Hancock County School District)74.677.3
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students422400
 5.2%
African American33
American Indian21
 50%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic44
Pacific Islander00
White406382
 5.9%
Two or More Races610
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.6%99.3%
 28.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hancock North Central Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 400 students attended Hancock North Central Elementary.

Students at Hancock North Central Elementary are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Hancock North Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hancock Middle School
High : Hancock High School

Hancock North Central Elementary ranks 44th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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

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