Serving 657 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hancock Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hancock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hancock Elementary School's student population of 657 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hancock Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3236 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
35%
55%
Black
10%
5%
White
39%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
42%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hancock Elementary School's ranking?
Hancock Elementary School is ranked #3236 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hancock Elementary School often compared to?
Hancock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hancock Elementary School?
657 students attend Hancock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Hancock Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock Elementary School?
Hancock Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hancock Elementary School offer ?
Hancock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hancock Elementary School part of?
Hancock Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the Hancock Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall/Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School - 12:15 dismissal
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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