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West Hancock Elementary School

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West Hancock Elementary School ranks 60 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

60^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 90% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

West Hancock Elementary School is a public elementary school in Britt, Iowa, serving 290 students in grades PK-4 as part of the West Hancock Community School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the state average in academic achievement and maintains a strong statewide ranking.

West Hancock Elementary School's academic excellence is evident in its ISASP test scores, with 81% of 3rd graders and 90.2% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 67.9% and 76%, respectively. In Mathematics, 90.5% of 3rd graders and 82.9% of 4th graders were proficient or better, surpassing the state averages of 75.8% and 74.3%. The school's statewide ranking has also improved, reaching the 17th spot out of 565 Iowa elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While West Hancock Elementary School faces some challenges, such as fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, it serves a population with a higher level of economic need, with 37.13% to 43.1% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. Compared to nearby schools, such as Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School and Forest City Elementary School, West Hancock Elementary consistently outperforms in academic achievement and statewide ranking, making it a standout choice for families in the area.

294

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,535

Per pupil spending ?

36.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

510 9th Ave SW
Britt, IA 50423-0128

(641) 843-3833

District: West Hancock Community School District

Students who attend West Hancock Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Hancock Middle School
High:	West Hancock High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.8%

Hispanic:

20.4%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 87th percentile in 2015 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (86% vs 73% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Iowa elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school86%

District avg86%

Iowa avg73%

60^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

39^th of 313West Hancock Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	81.3	60 of 576	89.6%	★★★★☆
2024	87.0	26 of 557	95.3%	★★★★★
2023	88.9	17 of 565	97.0%	★★★★★
2022	77.8	96 of 574	83.3%	★★★★☆
2021	85.7	44 of 567	92.2%	★★★★★
2019	57.4	278 of 603	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.5	176 of 567	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	78.0	91 of 574	84.1%	★★★★☆
2016	76.8	100 of 599	83.3%	★★★★☆
2015	78.1	82 of 616	86.7%	★★★★☆
2014	50.1	368 of 603	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	34.6	493 of 624	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	51.7	370 of 626	40.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics87%+12 vs state

English Language Arts86%+14 vs state

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Schools Near West Hancock Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Hancock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	510 9th Ave SW	Britt	50423	Hancock County	West Hancock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 843-3833	294	18	16.6	36.7%	220 (74.8%)	6 (2.0%)	60 (20.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	81.3	60^th of 576 public elementary schools	89.6%		87	26^th of 557 public elementary schools	95.3%	34	81.0	90.2			90.5	82.9				$13,535	$702	$12,833
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	620 W 11th St	Garner	50438	Hancock County	Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 923-2831	381	25	15.5	32.3%	349 (91.6%)	2 (0.5%)	23 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	82.2	55^th of 576 public elementary schools	90.5%		87.4	23^rd of 557 public elementary schools	95.9%	32	77.0	87.9			88.5	93.9				$13,537	$566	$12,972
Forest City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1405 W I St	Forest City	50436	Winnebago County	Forest City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 585-2670	448	38	11.8	35.9%	355 (79.2%)	2 (0.4%)	54 (12.1%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.9%)	79.1	82^nd of 576 public elementary schools	85.8%		61.5	234^th of 557 public elementary schools	58.0%	152	87.5	82.5			95.3	81.3				$10,950	$494	$10,456
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1004 Seventh Street NE	Belmond	50421	Wright County	Belmond-Klemme Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 444-4300	362	28	12.9	57.7%	197 (54.4%)	9 (2.5%)	149 (41.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	15.5	503^rd of 576 public elementary schools	12.7%		13.1	497^th of 557 public elementary schools	10.8%	6	48.8	59.5	62.7	30.0	61.0	64.3	60.8	42.5	39.2	$13,171	$879	$12,290

Frequently Asked Questions about West Hancock Elementary School

How many students attend West Hancock Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 294 students attended West Hancock Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of West Hancock Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Hancock Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Hancock Middle School
High : West Hancock High School

What is the racial makeup of West Hancock Elementary School?

Students at West Hancock Elementary School are 75% White, 20% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is West Hancock Elementary School a good school?

West Hancock Elementary School ranks 60^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is West Hancock Elementary School in?

West Hancock Community School District

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