SOUTH HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTH HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hancock School District school district, located in Bay St. Louis, MS with about 595 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, SOUTH 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.
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).
For more information, contact SOUTH HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (228) 467-4655 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
http://www.hancockschools.net
SOUTH HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bay St. Louis, MS with about 595 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hancock School District
- Total Students:
- 595
- Teachers:
- 35.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 595 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.3%
- Black or African American
- 17.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.