West Hancock Elementary School
School Overview
West Hancock Elementary School is a public school located in Picayune, Mississippi. It is a school in Hancock County School District district.
According to the Mississippi state assessment result, about 47% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 342 students through grade PK to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 26 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 342 students are attending West Hancock Elementary School. By gender, there are 188 and 154 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Hancock Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 52 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 49 | 26 | 23 |
| Total | 52 | 26 | 26 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 26 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Hancock Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 92.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 26 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 26 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 7.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 342 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 11,689 Households |
| Population | 27,958 |
| Male | 13,875 |
| Female | 14,099 |
| Child Population | 6,374 |
| Total Housing Units | 14,167 Units |
| Average House Value | $135,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $901 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.10% |
| Average Household Income | $53,182 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 86.28% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Hancock County School District
In Hancock County School District, 7 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PICAYUNE, Mississippi
5 private schools are serving students in PICAYUNE, Mississippi. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.