West Hancock Elementary School

West Hancock Comm School District
510 9th Ave SW
Britt, IA 50423
294 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
West Hancock Elementary School is a public institution located in Britt, Iowa, serving as a key part of the West Hancock Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on providing foundational academic education for students in their early formative years. Its mission is deeply rooted in the local community, emphasizing the development of both academic skills and character growth within a rural, small-town setting.

The school is part of a district committed to preparing students for future success through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational resources. By leveraging its position within the community, West Hancock Elementary promotes active engagement between students, staff, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. For those seeking detailed information on current academic programs, school calendars, or administrative resources, the district provides updates through their official website at http://www.whancock.k12.ia.us.
294
Total Students
17.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    220 (74.8%)
  • Hispanic
    60 (20.4%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.7%)
  • Black
    6 (2.0%)
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: West Hancock Comm School District
Phone: (641)843-3833
Website: http://www.whancock.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 88
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 63
Kindergarten 62
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 43
Gender Ratio