Thomas Hancock Elementary

Summary:

Thomas Hancock Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 406 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Pasadena Independent School District, which is ranked 562 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Thomas Hancock Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking between 3,195 and 4,381 out of 4,581 to 4,675 schools over the past few years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics, where only 10.53% of 3rd-grade students and 18.97% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 40.86% and 44.67%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the lowest rankings for students with special needs, English language learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Nearby schools within the Pasadena Independent School District, such as Atkinson Elementary, Pearl Hall Elementary, and Matthys Elementary, generally perform better than Thomas Hancock Elementary on STAAR tests and have higher rankings within the state. However, these nearby schools also serve student populations with lower percentages of African American and Hispanic students, as well as lower percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

9604 Minnesota St
Houston, TX 77075

(713) 740-5430

District: Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3955^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,920

Students who attend Thomas Hancock Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Beverly Hills Intermediate
	Morris Middle
High:	South Houston High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 406

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

58.1%

African American:

35.2%

Asian:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thomas Hancock Elementary ranks worse than 84.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 33^rd among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.1%), African American (35.2%), Asian (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Hancock Elementary is 12.7. 23 elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Thomas Hancock Elementary employs 31.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Hancock Elementary is $11,920. 20 elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pasadena Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) 562^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thomas Hancock Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Hancock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	23.95	3691^st	4479	17.6%
2021	24.91	3508^th	4578	23.4%
2022	32.81	3195^th	4581	30.3%
2023	12.47	4381^st	4647	5.7%
2024	21.49	3955^th	4675	15.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thomas Hancock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	11.23	3167^th	3226	1.8%
2019	31.66	2577^th	3333	22.7%
2021	42.86	1883^rd	3446	45.4%
2022	41.27	2152^nd	3487	38.3%
2023	25.96	2970^th	3556	16.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas Hancock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	57.92	1004^th	3558	71.8%
2019	45.44	1695^th	3684	54.0%
2021	31.81	2660^th	3799	30.0%
2023	15.82	3963^rd	4086	3.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Hancock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.14	3972^nd	4264	6.8%
2019	34.50	3168^th	4309	26.5%
2021	30.52	3343^rd	4451	24.9%
2022	37.07	3016^th	4477	32.6%
2023	17.15	4212^th	4521	6.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Hancock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	18.24	3918^th	4306	9.0%
2019	20.36	3850^th	4348	11.5%
2021	25.40	3499^th	4499	22.2%
2022	33.68	3192^nd	4561	30.0%
2023	15.37	4241^st	4588	7.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Thomas Hancock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	64.74	1195^th	3184	62.5%
2023	39.75	2264^th	2980	24.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Thomas Hancock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	13.82	4142^nd	4240	2.3%
2019	33.65	3148^th	4295	26.7%
2021	45.75	2132^nd	4331	50.8%
2022	42.49	2631^st	4461	41.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Hancock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	17.37	3956^th	4319	8.4%
2019	30.54	3280^th	4357	24.7%
2021	27.23	3374^th	4498	25.0%
2022	34.28	3125^th	4563	31.5%
2023	14.04	4283^rd	4585	6.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Thomas Hancock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.24	1936^th	2483	22.0%
2019	38.95	1595^th	2515	36.6%
2021	37.68	1519^th	2444	37.8%
2022	47.11	1200^th	2421	50.4%
2023	25.22	2053^rd	2443	16.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Hancock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	24.37	3564^th	4168	14.5%
2019	28.48	3377^th	4188	19.4%
2021	29.67	3254^th	4329	24.8%
2022	46.25	2352^nd	4376	46.3%
2023	19.53	3974^th	4401	9.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Thomas Hancock Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	6	151	18	310	0	0	3	488
2018	8	139	11	286	0	0	2	446
2019	8	140	10	275	2	1	2	438
2020	23	152	10	257	1	0	3	446
2021	12	141	6	239	1	0	0	399
2022	11	136	8	244	2	0	2	403
2023	8	143	10	236	3	0	6	406

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 Thomas Hancock Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	488	31.2	15.6	84.6
2018	446	32.8	13.5	85.7
2019	438	31.0	14.1	90.6
2020	446	29.2	15.2	81.2
2021	399	31.0	12.8	85.5
2022	403	34.7	11.5	90.8
2023	406	31.9	12.7	93.1

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 Thomas Hancock Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	488	31.2	15.6	84.6
2018	446	32.8	13.5	85.7
2019	438	31.0	14.1	90.6
2020	446	29.2	15.2	81.2
2021	399	31.0	12.8	85.5
2022	403	34.7	11.5	90.8
2023	406	31.9	12.7	93.1

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 Thomas Hancock Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,267 (11.7%)	$9,528 (88.3%)	$10,795
2020	$929 (8.8%)	$9,641 (91.2%)	$10,570
2021	$939 (7.9%)	$10,981 (92.1%)	$11,920

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Hancock 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 3691^st of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 4381^st of 4647 Elementary schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Thomas Hancock Elementary)	34	25	9%
3rd Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))	39	46	7%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thomas Hancock Elementary)	37	20	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))	38	36	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Thomas Hancock Elementary)	20	0	20%
3rd Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))	45	34	11%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	39	26	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thomas Hancock Elementary)	0	14	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))	42	33	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	31	23	8%
4th Grade Reading (Thomas Hancock Elementary)	28	28
4th Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))	39	38	1%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Hancock Elementary)	15	19	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))	38	41	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	438	406	7.3%
African American	140	143	2.1%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	10	10
Hispanic	275	236	14.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	8	8
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.6%	93.1%	2.5%

Schools Near Thomas Hancock Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thomas Hancock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	9604 Minnesota St	Houston	77075	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-5430	406	32	12.7	93.1%	8 (2.0%)	143 (35.2%)	236 (58.1%)	10 (2.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	21.5	3955^th of 4675 public elementary schools	15.4%		12.5	4381^st of 4647 public elementary schools	5.7%	426	31.3	25.0		36.0	18.8			44.7	33.9		10.5	19.0			$11,920	$939	$10,981
Beta Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	9701 Almeda Genoa Rd	Houston	77075	Harris County	Beta Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 331-2460	848	40	21.2	78.2%	81 (9.6%)	114 (13.4%)	625 (73.7%)	19 (2.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.8%)	38.6	2892^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	38.1%		62.6	1472^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	68.3%	1420								37.6	54.3		20.8	39.1			$8,323	$1,458	$6,865
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	9898 Windmill Lakes Blvd	Houston	77075	Harris County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 944-4334	836	55	15.1	79.8%	12 (1.4%)	163 (19.5%)	641 (76.7%)	12 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.8%)	8.6	4549^th of 4675 public elementary schools	2.7%		8.3	4509^th of 4647 public elementary schools	3.0%	40		37.5	14.3		0.0	0.0	0.0	22.7	23.0	28.0	14.9	10.8	20.1	2.1	$7,303	$785	$6,518
Garfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	10301 Hartsook St	Houston	77034	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0584	525	45	11.6	93.1%	16 (3.0%)	28 (5.3%)	477 (90.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13.2	4371^st of 4675 public elementary schools	6.5%		30.2	3390^th of 4647 public elementary schools	27.0%	981	16.1	15.4		46.5	31.0			30.7	31.5		11.1	12.3			$12,111	$1,665	$10,446
Jessup Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	9301 Almeda Genoa Rd	Houston	77075	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0616	467	42	11.1	97.2%	18 (3.9%)	95 (20.3%)	350 (74.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	30.4	3417^th of 4675 public elementary schools	26.9%		27.6	3533^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	24.0%	116	29.4			47.1				16.7	45.1		22.2	38.9			$11,989	$1,829	$10,160
Freeman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2323 Theta St	Houston	77034	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0568	374	37	10.1	98.4%	12 (3.2%)	43 (11.5%)	315 (84.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	26.6	3652^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	21.9%		31.1	3324^th of 4647 public elementary schools	28.5%	328	0.0			31.8				27.5	23.0		22.5	45.9			$13,007	$2,180	$10,827
Laura Welch Bush Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	9100 Blackhawk Blvd	Houston	77075	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-4126	573	45	12.7	72.9%	48 (8.4%)	37 (6.5%)	423 (73.8%)	58 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	85	570^th of 4675 public elementary schools	87.8%		76.7	893^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	80.8%	323	29.6	55.6		61.7	58.5			67.2	64.6		52.6	69.8			$11,425	$1,531	$9,894
Meador Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	10701 Seaford Dr	Houston	77089	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0648	467	37	12.6	92.1%	23 (4.9%)	117 (25.1%)	296 (63.4%)	21 (4.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.5%)	54.4	1900^th of 4675 public elementary schools	59.4%		41.6	2687^th of 4647 public elementary schools	42.2%	787	42.9	33.3		0.0	0.0			50.0	49.2		38.6	46.0			$11,554	$1,502	$10,052
Atkinson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	9602 Kingspoint Rd	Houston	77075	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0520	466	38	12.3	84.5%	19 (4.1%)	33 (7.1%)	370 (79.4%)	37 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	38.7	2888^th of 4675 public elementary schools	38.2%		45.7	2425^th of 4647 public elementary schools	47.8%	463	0.0			0.0				38.4	44.3		29.4	42.5			$12,177	$1,408	$10,770
Pearl Hall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1504 9th St	South Houston	77587	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0688	543	42	12.9	94.8%	20 (3.7%)	15 (2.8%)	505 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	27.5	3587^th of 4675 public elementary schools	23.3%		34.3	3134^th of 4647 public elementary schools	32.6%	453	23.4	10.0		29.2	0.0			29.9	47.8		13.4	30.7			$11,617	$1,750	$9,868

Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas Hancock Elementary

What district is Thomas Hancock Elementary in?

Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Thomas Hancock Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 406 students attended Thomas Hancock Elementary.

Is Thomas Hancock Elementary a good school?

Thomas Hancock Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.4% of Texas elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Thomas Hancock Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Beverly Hills Intermediate
Middle : Morris Middle
High : South Houston High School

What is the racial makeup of Thomas Hancock Elementary?

Students at Thomas Hancock Elementary are 58% Hispanic, 35% African American, 2% Asian, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

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