East Hancock Elementary School

www.hancockschools.net

633 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

East Hancock Elementary School, located in Kiln, Mississippi, is a key component of the Hancock County School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a primary educational institution in the region, it focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum for its students, preparing them for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Hancock County community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, quality public education. By utilizing the resources and academic frameworks established by the Hancock County School District, East Hancock Elementary strives to support the diverse needs of its student body through a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular involvement. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific academic programs, the official district website remains the primary resource for updates and administrative communication.

633

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Hancock Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	549
Hispanic	32
Black	17
Asian	8
Two or More	23
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
549 (86.7%)
Hispanic
32 (5.1%)
Two or More
23 (3.6%)
Black
17 (2.7%)
Asian
8 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Hancock School District
Phone:	(228)255-8372
Website:	http://www.hancockschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 6

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 110