Hanceville Elementary School

799 Commercial Street SE
Hanceville, AL 35077

hve.ccboe.org/

648 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hanceville Elementary School, located in Hanceville, Alabama, is a dedicated public educational institution serving students in the Cullman County School District. As a foundational pillar of the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, character development, and social growth. By emphasizing core curriculum standards while incorporating various extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its young students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Cullman County Board of Education, which prioritizes student-centered instruction and the integration of modern educational resources. Through its official website, the school maintains a strong line of communication with families, providing essential updates on academic calendars, district policies, and student programs. With its commitment to faculty excellence and community engagement, Hanceville Elementary serves as a central hub for childhood development in the Hanceville area.

648

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hanceville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	496
Hispanic	87
Black	16
Asian	1
Two or More	45
American Indian	3

White
496 (76.5%)
Hispanic
87 (13.4%)
Two or More
45 (6.9%)
Black
16 (2.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cullman County
Phone:	(256)352-9196
Website:	http://hve.ccboe.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 102