T. Dale Hancock Elementary School

www.cusd80.com/Domain/2421

667 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

T. Dale Hancock Elementary School, located in Chandler, Arizona, is part of the Chandler Unified School District and serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of its young learners. By leveraging the resources of a large, well-regarded district, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills, preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond academics, Hancock Elementary prides itself on cultivating a vibrant school community that encourages parent involvement and civic engagement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to help students discover their unique talents and interests. With a focus on inclusive practices and character education, T. Dale Hancock Elementary strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where every child is empowered to achieve their personal best and contribute positively to their community.

667

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for T. Dale Hancock Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	272
Black	53
Asian	32
Two or More	38
American Indian	29
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
272 (40.8%)
White
241 (36.1%)
Black
53 (7.9%)
Two or More
38 (5.7%)
Asian
32 (4.8%)
American Indian
29 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Phone:	(480)883-5900
Website:	http://www.cusd80.com/Domain/2421
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	667
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 94