DORIS HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Doris Hancock Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in Las Vegas, NV with about 650 students offering grade levels from Pre-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, Doris Hancock Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Doris Hancock Elementary School is a public school located in the central Las Vegas area, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Clark County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science. The campus is designed to support the diverse needs of its neighborhood, providing various resources and programs intended to promote student development both inside and outside the classroom.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic growth, often implementing initiatives to encourage parental engagement and student success. By maintaining a focus on character education and social-emotional learning alongside standard curriculum requirements, Doris Hancock Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for a successful transition to middle school. Through its commitment to a supportive school culture, the institution strives to provide a stable educational foundation for the children in the 89146 zip code area.
For more information, contact Doris Hancock Elementary School at (702) 799-4205 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 799-4205
DORIS HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Las Vegas, NV with about 650 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Clark County
- Total Students:
- 650
- Teachers:
- 35
- 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 650 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 53.8%
- Black or African American
- 19.7%
- White
- 12.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.6%
- Asian
- 4.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.