WEST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

West Hancock Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West Hancock Comm School District school district, located in Britt, IA with about 255 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, West Hancock Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact West Hancock Elementary School at (641) 843-3833 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

510 9th Ave SW
Britt, IA 50423-0128
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WEST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Britt, IA with about 255 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
255
Teachers:
15.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 255 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
79.6%
Hispanic/Latino
17.3%
Two or more races
2.4%
Black or African American
0.8%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.