HANCOCK NORTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

www.hancockschools.net

400 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hancock North Central Elementary is a public school located in Kiln, Mississippi, and serves as part of the Hancock County School District. Situated in a rural setting on Cuevas Town Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the local community. As a key institution within the district, it emphasizes academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive environment designed to prepare young learners for their transition to middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the Hancock County educational system, which is known for its commitment to student success through standardized curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and community involvement. Parents and community members can stay updated on school events, academic calendars, and administrative policies through the district’s official website at http://www.hancockschools.net. The school aims to foster a partnership between home and classroom to ensure that students receive a well-rounded and nurturing educational experience.

400

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HANCOCK NORTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	382
Hispanic	4
Black	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
382 (95.5 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.0 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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 CO SCHOOL DIST
Phone:	(228)255-7641
Website:	http://www.hancockschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 2

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 58

Ungraded 6