Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Nancy Hanks Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nancy Hanks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Nancy Hanks Elementary School's student population of 288 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
288 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Nancy Hanks Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nancy Hanks Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#45 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
2%
15%

Black
1%
13%
White
95%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nancy Hanks Elementary School's ranking?
Nancy Hanks Elementary School is ranked #45 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Nancy Hanks Elementary School often compared to?
Nancy Hanks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Trail Elementary School, David Turnham Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Nancy Hanks Elementary School?
288 students attend Nancy Hanks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Nancy Hanks Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nancy Hanks Elementary School?
Nancy Hanks Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nancy Hanks Elementary School offer ?
Nancy Hanks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Nancy Hanks Elementary School part of?
Nancy Hanks Elementary School is part of North Spencer County Sch Corp School District.
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