East Hancock Elementary School

Summary:

East Hancock Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Kiln, Mississippi, part of the highly-ranked Hancock County School District. This exceptional school has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Hancock Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing state and district averages on the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 87% of 3rd graders, 74.3% of 4th graders, and 77.7% of 5th graders scored proficient or better on the ELA MAAP, compared to just 57.7%, 57.1%, and 51.7% at the state level, respectively. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 4.38% African American, 1.41% Hispanic, and 1.88% Asian students, compared to some nearby schools like Lizana Elementary and Pineville Elementary, which have less racial diversity.

Despite the high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic need, East Hancock Elementary has maintained its exceptional academic performance. This is a testament to the school's ability to effectively serve its diverse student population and address the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.1 to 15.7 over the past three years, may also contribute to its strong results. Overall, East Hancock Elementary is a shining example of educational excellence in the Hancock County region and the state of Mississippi.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4221 Kiln Delisle Rd.
       Kiln, MS  39556


(228) 255-6637

District: Hancock County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,582 Help


Students who attend East Hancock Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hancock Middle School
High:    Hancock High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  639

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.4%
Two or more races:
5.3%
African American:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Hancock Elementary School ranks better than 97.2% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks first 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 94.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details East Hancock Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hancock County School District. Racial makeup is: White (86.4%), two or more races (5.3%), African American (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Hancock Elementary School is 14.1, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Hancock County School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Hancock Elementary School is $7,582, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Hancock County School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

East Hancock Elementary School 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 East Hancock Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 78.29 70th 394 82.2%
2009 89.21 25th 392 93.6%
2010 90.09 24th 403 94.0%
2011 89.30 26th 418 93.8%
2012 90.30 30th 414 92.8%
2013 89.27 28th 408 93.1%
2014 91.25 14th 394 96.4%
2015 74.38 85th 402 78.9%
2016 91.21 18th 394 95.4%
2017 91.49 22nd 406 94.6%
2018 90.66 26th 404 93.6%
2019 94.75 9th 397 97.7%
2021 91.27 22nd 381 94.2%
2022 93.09 12th 382 96.9%
2023 88.88 25th 377 93.4%
2024 94.11 11th 390 97.2%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

East Hancock Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, February 26, 2017

Open Quote East Hancock Elementary School passing rate: 39

As a parent I consider this to be low.

Besides, the low scores, my son attended this school and was bullied by other pupils, teachers did nothing to stop it saying ' don't make a big deal of it'. I went one day to pick my son up early from school and saw the teacher just sitting on a bench ignoring the students. Teachers need to be walking around talking with the students this would cut on down on the bullying. Further more, the children get only 20 minutes to eat lunch, my son takes longer to eat and his food (packed lunch) was thrown away, during class he was a snack (a cupcake). They threw away his healthy lunch and gave him cupcake! As a result of this my son felt sick when he came home and was very hungry. Close Quote



Enrollment information for East Hancock Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 611 14 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2001 572 12 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2002 600 17 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 629
2003 600 17 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 629
2004 635 13 5 9 3 n/a n/a 0 665
2005 660 26 6 14 3 n/a n/a 0 709
2006 652 23 8 12 3 n/a n/a 0 698
2007 674 35 6 17 4 n/a n/a 0 736
2008 668 28 11 16 5 n/a n/a 0 728
2009 603 25 8 17 3 0 0 0 656
2010 573 27 6 14 5 0 5 0 630
2011 594 22 8 18 2 0 8 0 652
2012 582 29 8 16 2 0 19 0 656
2013 581 28 10 11 2 0 19 0 651
2014 587 30 5 11 1 0 34 0 668
2015 616 40 3 9 2 0 40 0 710
2016 584 33 10 13 2 0 41 0 683
2017 607 33 10 19 2 0 49 0 720
2018 598 39 12 20 1 0 44 0 714
2019 597 35 10 18 2 0 36 0 698
2020 576 37 9 11 3 2 32 0 670
2021 524 25 7 15 3 2 21 0 597
2022 549 28 11 12 3 1 27 0 631
2023 552 28 12 9 3 1 34 0 639

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 East Hancock Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 632 30.2 20.9 62.7
2001 592 32.2 18.4 58.8
2002 629 32.6 19.3 61.4
2003 629 32.6 19.3 61.4
2004 665 34.0 19.6 46.3
2005 709 40.1 17.7 47.7
2006 698 41.9 16.7 99.6
2007 736 38.2 19.3 56.9
2008 728 42.6 17.1 52.3
2009 656 39.4 16.6 47.3
2010 630 36.6 17.1 54.1
2011 652 36.8 17.7 52.6
2012 656 35.8 18.2 54
2013 651 38.4 16.9 53.9
2014 668 36.3 18.3 53.7
2015 710 38.0 18.6 64.1
2016 683 38.0 17.9 54.8
2017 720 38.5 18.7 50.8
2018 714 36.7 19.4 50.4
2019 698 37.9 18.3 48.4
2020 670 39.8 16.8 47
2021 597 40.0 14.9 99.5
2022 631 40.0 15.7 99.5
2023 639 45.1 14.1 99.5

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 East Hancock Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 632 30.2 20.9 62.7
2001 592 32.2 18.4 58.8
2002 629 32.6 19.3 61.4
2003 629 32.6 19.3 61.4
2004 665 34.0 19.6 46.3
2005 709 40.1 17.7 47.7
2006 698 41.9 16.7 99.6
2007 736 38.2 19.3 56.9
2008 728 42.6 17.1 52.3
2009 656 39.4 16.6 47.3
2010 630 36.6 17.1 54.1
2011 652 36.8 17.7 52.6
2012 656 35.8 18.2 54
2013 651 38.4 16.9 53.9
2014 668 36.3 18.3 53.7
2015 710 38.0 18.6 64.1
2016 683 38.0 17.9 54.8
2017 720 38.5 18.7 50.8
2018 714 36.7 19.4 50.4
2019 698 37.9 18.3 48.4
2020 670 39.8 16.8 47
2021 597 40.0 14.9 99.5
2022 631 40.0 15.7 99.5
2023 639 45.1 14.1 99.5

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 East Hancock Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $520 (6.9%) $7,061 (93.1%) $7,582

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Hancock Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 9th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 25th of 377 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Hancock Elementary School)74.174
 0.1%
   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 (East Hancock Elementary School)83.369.3
 14%
   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 (East Hancock Elementary School)71.374.4
 3.1%
   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 (East Hancock Elementary School)73.788.3
 14.6%
   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 (East Hancock Elementary School)75.166.2
 8.9%
   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 (East Hancock Elementary School)88.473.3
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hancock County School District)54.852.1
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (East Hancock Elementary School)80.479
 1.4%
   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 Students698639
 8.5%
African American3528
 20%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian1012
 20%
Hispanic189
 50%
Pacific Islander01
White597552
 7.5%
Two or More Races3634
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.4%99.5%
 51.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Hancock Elementary School

Yes! East Hancock Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 11th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 639 students attended East Hancock Elementary School.

Students at East Hancock Elementary School are 86% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

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

Middle : Hancock Middle School
High : Hancock 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 Mississippi Department of Education.

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