Serving 685 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, T. Dale Hancock Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Math Proficiency: 47%
- Reading Proficiency: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School's student population of 685 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
685 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of T. Dale Hancock Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
41%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
38%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are T. Dale Hancock Elementary School often compared to?
T. Dale Hancock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend T. Dale Hancock Elementary School?
685 students attend T. Dale Hancock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of T. Dale Hancock Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T. Dale Hancock Elementary School?
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does T. Dale Hancock Elementary School offer ?
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is T. Dale Hancock Elementary School part of?
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
In what neighborhood is T. Dale Hancock Elementary School located?
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School is located in the Arden Park neighborhood of Chandler, AZ.
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Date
First Day of School for Students
July 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
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