School Overview
South Hancock Elementary School, located at 6590 Lakeshore Road in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Hancock County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on providing a strong academic foundation for students in their early developmental years. By integrating core curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular activities, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and character development in its student body.

The school places a high value on community engagement and parental involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to student success. As a vital part of the Bay St. Louis area, South Hancock Elementary prioritizes a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Through its dedicated staff and focus on modern educational practices, the school continues to prepare its students for the transitions of middle school and beyond.

For more information on their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative contact details, you can visit their official website at [www.hancockschools.net](http://www.hancockschools.net).
480
Total Students
42.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Hancock Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White309
Hispanic28
Black87
Asian4
Two or More45
American Indian7
  • White
    309 (64.4%)
  • Black
    87 (18.1%)
  • Two or More
    45 (9.4%)
  • Hispanic
    28 (5.8%)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
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: Hancock School District
Phone: (228)467-4655
Website: http://www.hancockschools.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 308
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 6
Kindergarten 74
Grade 1 76
Grade 2 84
Grade 3 76
Grade 4 87
Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Hancock Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten6
Kindergarten74
Grade 176
Grade 284
Grade 376
Grade 487
Grade 577
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Hancock Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22747.3%
Male25352.7%