EAST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EAST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hancock School District school district, located in Kiln, MS with about 714 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 36 teachers, EAST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
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.
For more information, contact EAST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (228) 255-6637 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-6637
http://www.hancockschools.net
EAST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kiln, MS with about 714 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hancock School District
- Total Students:
- 714
- Teachers:
- 36.79
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 714 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.2%
- Black or African American
- 5.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.