West Hancock Comm School District

District Overview
Located at 510 9th Ave SW in Britt, Iowa, the West Hancock Community School District is an active, traditional public school system serving families across a rural remote region. Encompassing three operational campuses, the district offers a seamless learning pathway spanning from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. As an independent, non-charter district, West Hancock serves as a vital educational hub for its surrounding area, combining small-town community values with dedicated academic and extracurricular programming designed to nurture students from early childhood through high school graduation.

For the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates a vibrant student body of 629 pupils, reflecting a rich blend of backgrounds and cultures within the local community. To foster an enriching and supportive learning environment, West Hancock maintains a robust workforce of roughly 175 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes more than 95 full-time equivalent teachers, who work alongside instructional aides and specialized support personnel to ensure individualized attention and operational excellence. For parents, students, and educational researchers, West Hancock Community School District stands out as a well-resourced, community-centered system dedicated to academic continuity and student success.
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Total Schools
629
Total Students
95.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Hancock Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White469
Hispanic130
Black9
Two or More21
  • White
    469 (74.6%)
  • Hispanic
    130 (20.7%)
  • Two or More
    21 (3.3%)
  • Black
    9 (1.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in West Hancock Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:629*
Teachers (FTE):95.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.6
Schools in West Hancock Comm School District
Found 3 Schools