West Hancock Elementary

www.hancockschools.net

349 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Hancock Elementary School is a public primary school located in Picayune, Mississippi, and operates as part of the Hancock County School District. Serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social development, and personal growth. The school serves the surrounding rural community, aiming to prepare its student body for a successful transition to middle school through a curriculum aligned with state educational standards.

The school places a strong focus on student achievement and community involvement, leveraging its position within the Hancock County school system to provide essential resources and extracurricular opportunities. With a commitment to academic excellence and character building, West Hancock Elementary works to create a welcoming atmosphere for families. Parents and community members can stay informed regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.hancockschools.net.

349

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Hancock Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	16
Black	13
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
305 (87.4%)
Hispanic
16 (4.6%)
Black
13 (3.7%)
Two or More
13 (3.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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)586-6054
Website:	http://www.hancockschools.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 59

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 50