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Hancock Elementary School

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Hancock Elementary School ranks 1658 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

1658^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 32% of New York elementary schools

Summary

Hancock Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Hancock, New York, with a total enrollment of 92 students. The school is part of the Hancock Central School District, which is ranked 658 out of 874 school districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hancock Elementary School has had a mixed academic performance, with its state assessment proficiency rates fluctuating between 1-star and 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 50%, slightly below the state average, but its 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 75%, significantly higher than the state average. This suggests that the school may be stronger in math than in ELA. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 34.78% to 57.69% over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, Hancock Elementary School's academic performance is generally lower than that of Townsend Elementary School and Deposit Elementary School in ELA, but higher in math. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female and male students, has been mixed, suggesting the need to address any gender-based achievement gaps. By addressing these areas and continuing to invest in its students, Hancock Elementary School may be able to improve its overall academic standing and better serve its community.

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$35,401

Per pupil spending ?

45.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

206 Wildcat Dr
Hancock, NY 13783-1196

(607) 637-1217

District: Hancock Central School District

Students who attend Hancock Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Hancock Junior-Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.5%

African American:

4.3%

Hispanic:

2.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 42nd percentile in 2015 → 32nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the New York average (44% vs 57% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg44%

New York avg57%

1,658^th of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Bottom 32%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From bottom 42% (2015) to bottom 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

658^th of 874Hancock Central School District among New York 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	New York percentile	Rating
2025	33.9	1658 of 2445	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	26.3	1867 of 2445	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	49.8	1161 of 2439	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.6	1055 of 2434	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	17.4	1909 of 2201	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	55.3	1028 of 2413	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.2	1113 of 2395	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	70.8	645 of 2386	73.0%	★★★★☆
2016	54.2	1061 of 2366	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	43.4	1358 of 2352	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	46.6	1266 of 2345	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	28.1	1767 of 2325	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	42.6	1483 of 2320	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	69.0	725 of 2286	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	77.1	444 of 2263	80.4%	★★★★☆
2009	62.9	996 of 2257	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	57.8	1165 of 2227	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	44.5	1461 of 2219	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	40.7	1557 of 2206	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	37.2	1553 of 2409	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.9	897 of 2401	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	20.8	1650 of 1955	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	48.1	1206 of 2357	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.9	1432 of 2338	38.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2022	67.9	501 of 2099	76.1%	★★★★☆
2021	22.7	1453 of 1678	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	73.5	394 of 2032	80.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	34.2	1642 of 2407	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.4	1206 of 2400	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	18.6	1699 of 1961	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	58.0	930 of 2358	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.9	899 of 2340	61.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2018	39.5	917 of 1408	34.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)76th percentile+19 vs school

Female (2025)36th percentile+3 vs school

White (2018)35th percentile-19 vs school

Male (2025)32nd percentile~ school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Math47%-12 vs state

English Language Arts41%-13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)			NY State Assessments Math (2025)			NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hancock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	206 Wildcat Dr	Hancock	13783	Delaware County	Hancock Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 637-1217	93	9	10.6	45.2%	87 (93.5%)	4 (4.3%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.9	1658^th of 2445 public elementary schools	32.2%		26.3	1867^th of 2445 public elementary schools	23.6%	209	50.0	31.3		75.0	18.8			100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$35,401	$1,422	$33,979
Deposit Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	171 2nd St	Deposit	13754	Delaware County	Deposit Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 467-2198	242	19	12.5	59.1%	202 (83.5%)	4 (1.7%)	27 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.3%)	27.7	1842^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	24.7%		48.5	1207^th of 2445 public elementary schools	50.6%	635	35.5	31.3	56.7	36.7	50.0	38.7	37.9	99.5	100.0	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	100.0	99.5	$34,514	$3,131	$31,384
Townsend Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	42-66 North St	Walton	13856	Delaware County	Walton Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 865-4116	348	29	12.0	50.6%	333 (95.7%)	3 (0.9%)	11 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12.1	2261^st of 2445 public elementary schools	7.5%		28.6	1786^th of 2445 public elementary schools	27.0%	475	35.6	21.8	40.5	20.0	32.7	20.5	26.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$28,377	$3,067	$25,310

Frequently Asked Questions about Hancock Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Hancock Elementary School attend?

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

High : Hancock Junior-Senior High School

Is Hancock Elementary School a good school?

Hancock Elementary School ranks 1658^th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hancock Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 93 students attended Hancock Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Hancock Elementary School?

Students at Hancock Elementary School are 94% White, 4% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Hancock Elementary School in?

Hancock Central School District

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