WEST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hancock School District school district, located in Picayune, MS with about 361 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 22 teachers, WEST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 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.

For more information, contact WEST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (228) 586-6054 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

23350 Highway 43
Picayune, MS 39466
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WEST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Picayune, MS with about 361 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
361
Teachers:
22.8
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 361 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
87.8%
Black or African American
5.8%
Two or more races
3.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

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.