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:
11^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,638

Students who attend East Hancock Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hancock Middle School
High:	Hancock High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 635

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.4%

Two or more races:

5.8%

African American:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.4%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.11. (See more...)

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

Compare Details East Hancock Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hancock County School District. Racial makeup is: White (87.4%), two or more races (5.8%), African American (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hancock County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Hancock Elementary School is 14, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Hancock County School District! (See more...)

Compare East Hancock Elementary School employs 45.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Hancock Elementary School is $10,638, 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 7^th 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
2008	78.29	70^th	394	82.2%
2009	89.21	25^th	392	93.6%
2010	90.09	24^th	403	94.0%
2011	89.30	26^th	418	93.8%
2012	90.30	30^th	414	92.8%
2013	89.27	28^th	408	93.1%
2014	91.25	14^th	394	96.4%
2015	74.38	85^th	402	78.9%
2016	91.21	18^th	394	95.4%
2017	91.49	22^nd	406	94.6%
2018	90.66	26^th	404	93.6%
2019	94.75	9^th	397	97.7%
2021	91.27	22^nd	381	94.2%
2022	93.09	12^th	382	96.9%
2023	88.88	25^th	377	93.4%
2024	94.11	11^th	390	97.2%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, February 26, 2017

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	Total
2000	611	14	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	632
2001	572	12	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	592
2002	600	17	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	629
2003	600	17	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	629
2004	635	13	5	9	3	n/a	n/a	665
2005	660	26	6	14	3	n/a	n/a	709
2006	652	23	8	12	3	n/a	n/a	698
2007	674	35	6	17	4	n/a	n/a	736
2008	668	28	11	16	5	n/a	n/a	728
2009	603	25	8	17	3	0	0	656
2010	573	27	6	14	5	0	5	630
2011	594	22	8	18	2	0	8	652
2012	582	29	8	16	2	0	19	656
2013	581	28	10	11	2	0	19	651
2014	587	30	5	11	1	0	34	668
2015	616	40	3	9	2	0	40	710
2016	584	33	10	13	2	0	41	683
2017	607	33	10	19	2	0	49	720
2018	598	39	12	20	1	0	44	714
2019	597	35	10	18	2	0	36	698
2020	576	37	9	11	3	2	32	670
2021	524	25	7	15	3	2	21	597
2022	549	28	11	12	3	1	27	631
2023	552	28	12	9	3	1	34	639
2024	555	25	7	5	4	2	37	635

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
2024	635	45.1	14.0	36.4

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
2024	635	45.1	14.0	36.4

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

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$6,908
2018	$7,582
2019	$7,891
2020	$9,141
2021	$9,361
2022	$10,638

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 9^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 25^th 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)	74.1	74	0.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hancock County School District)	57.7	65.9	8.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Hancock Elementary School)	83.3	69.3	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hancock County School District)	60.7	68.9	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Hancock Elementary School)	71.3	74.4	3.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock County School District)	63.4	66.2	2.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Hancock Elementary School)	73.7	88.3	14.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hancock County School District)	60	76.2	16.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Hancock Elementary School)	75.1	66.2	8.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock County School District)	59	58.3	0.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Hancock Elementary School)	88.4	73.3	15.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hancock County School District)	54.8	52.1	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (East Hancock Elementary School)	80.4	79	1.4%
5th Grade Science (Hancock County School District)	74.6	77.3	2.7%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	698	639	8.5%
African American	35	28	20%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	10	12	20%
Hispanic	18	9	50%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	597	552	7.5%
Two or More Races	36	34	5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.4%	99.5%	51.1%

Schools Near East Hancock Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
East Hancock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4221 Kiln Delisle Rd.	Kiln	39556	Hancock County	Hancock County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 255-6637	635	45	14.0	36.4%	555 (87.4%)	25 (3.9%)	5 (0.8%)	7 (1.1%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	37 (5.8%)	94.1	11^th of 390 public elementary schools	97.2%		88.9	25^th of 377 public elementary schools	93.4%	14	87.0	74.3	77.7		88.8	84.9	87.2		90.5	$10,638
North Bay Elementary School	Public	2-5	602 Pine St.	Bay St Louis	39520	Hancock County	Bay St Louis Waveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 467-4052	476	35	13.7	100.0%	314 (66.0%)	106 (22.3%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.9%)	85.8	41^st of 390 public elementary schools	89.5%		83.9	43^rd of 377 public elementary schools	88.6%	2	67.0	73.9	61.2		73.0	79.0	86.0		85.2	$14,633
Hancock North Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6122 Cuevas Town Road	Kiln	39556	Hancock County	Hancock County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 255-7641	418	31	13.6	55.5%	399 (95.5%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	85.3	44^th of 390 public elementary schools	88.7%		87.1	31^st of 377 public elementary schools	91.8%	13	67.2	73.9	61.1		72.4	81.1	76.4		86.1	$12,409
Waveland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1101 St Joseph Street	Waveland	39576	Hancock County	Bay St Louis Waveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 467-6630	329	32	10.4	100.0%	187 (56.8%)	81 (24.6%)	7 (2.1%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	48 (14.6%)								(n/a)										$14,470
Delisle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6303 W Wittman Road	Pass Christian	39571	Harrison County	Pass Christian Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 255-6219	424	37	11.5	54.2%	308 (72.6%)	62 (14.6%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.6%)	73	98^th of 390 public elementary schools	74.9%		74.8	81^st of 377 public elementary schools	78.5%	17	72.9	60.0	57.8		73.5	63.1	63.4		70.4	$13,440
South Hancock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6590 Lakeshore Road	Bay Saint Louis	39520	Hancock County	Hancock County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 467-4655	494	40	12.4	70.9%	339 (68.6%)	90 (18.2%)	9 (1.8%)	4 (0.8%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.7%)	60.3	151^st of 390 public elementary schools	61.3%		53.8	168^th of 377 public elementary schools	55.4%	17	66.3	64.0	47.9		60.8	46.6	46.6		75.4	$11,464
West Hancock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	23350 Highway 43	Picayune	39466	Pearl River County	Hancock County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 586-6054	363	31	11.6	62.8%	323 (89.0%)	10 (2.8%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.8%)	79.2	66^th of 390 public elementary schools	83.1%		76.3	73^rd of 377 public elementary schools	80.6%	7	68.8	70.3	57.9		68.8	64.8	73.7		80.7	$13,477
Pass Christian Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	270 West Second Street	Pass Christian	39571	Harrison County	Pass Christian Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 452-5200	390	36	10.9	74.9%	156 (40.0%)	149 (38.2%)	9 (2.3%)	9 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (16.7%)	73.9	91^st of 390 public elementary schools	76.7%		71	100^th of 377 public elementary schools	73.5%	9	58.4	63.3	57.6		71.7	68.3	65.1		78.8	$15,780
Pineville Elementary School	Public	K-6	5192 Menge Avenue	Pass Christian	39571	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 452-4364	170	14	12.1	66.5%	119 (70.0%)	17 (10.0%)	15 (8.8%)	3 (1.8%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.1%)	84.9	45^th of 390 public elementary schools	88.5%		91.3	15^th of 377 public elementary schools	96.0%	30	65.0	70.0	75.0	66.7	55.0	72.4	75.0	85.0	90.0	$13,622
Lizana Elementary School	Public	K-6	15341 Lizana School Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 832-1592	384	25	15.2	70.8%	345 (89.8%)	3 (0.8%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.3%)	94.1	10^th of 390 public elementary schools	97.4%		94.1	9^th of 377 public elementary schools	97.6%	1	82.4	76.6	80.0	51.0	94.7	83.0	95.6	96.3	97.8	$11,676

Frequently Asked Questions about East Hancock Elementary School

Is East Hancock Elementary School a good school?

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

What district is East Hancock Elementary School in?

Hancock County School District

What schools do graduates of East Hancock Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Hancock Middle School
High : Hancock High School

How many students attend East Hancock Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 635 students attended East Hancock Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of East Hancock Elementary School?

Students at East Hancock Elementary School are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

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