South Hancock Elementary School

225 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Hancock Elementary School, located in Hawesville, Kentucky, serves as a central pillar of the Hancock County Public School District. As a primary educational institution for the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development in a supportive, small-town environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while emphasizing foundational skills in reading, mathematics, and science, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic focus, South Hancock Elementary prioritizes a positive school culture characterized by strong community involvement and a commitment to student well-being. By maintaining close ties with families and local stakeholders, the school creates a collaborative atmosphere that encourages student engagement both inside and outside the classroom. With its location on State Route 69, the school serves as a focal point for Hawesville families, striving to provide a safe and nurturing space where young learners can build the necessary confidence and knowledge for their future educational journeys.

225

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Hancock Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	3
Asian	1
Two or More	5

White
216 (96.0 %)
Two or More
5 (2.2 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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 County
Phone:	(270)927-6762
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 13

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 27