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Hancock Elementary

Summary:

Hancock Elementary is a public elementary school in Hancock, Maryland, serving 211 students in grades PK-5. While the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to nearby schools, it faces some unique challenges, including lower test scores, higher rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and a declining statewide ranking.

Hancock Elementary's test scores in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) are generally lower than the Washington County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland averages. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (64.45%) compared to the nearby Clear Spring Elementary (46.59%) and Flintstone Elementary (57.87%), suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, Hancock Elementary's statewide ranking has been declining, from 289th out of 802 Maryland elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 454th out of 859 in 2023-2024.

While Hancock Elementary shares some similarities with the nearby Clear Spring Elementary and Flintstone Elementary, such as a high percentage of white students, it performs notably worse in terms of test scores and statewide ranking. The school's lower proficiency rates in Science for 5th-grade students, ranging from 10% to 27.3% in recent years, compared to the Washington County Public Schools district's 26%-42.3% and the state's 23.9%-34.5%, also suggest unique challenges that the school may be facing.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 290 W Main St
       Hancock, MD  21750-1338

(301) 766-8178

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
454th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,355 Help


Students who attend Hancock Elementary usually attend:

High:    Hancock Middle Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  197

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.9%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hancock Elementary ranks worse than 52.9% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 17th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.99. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hancock Elementary is 12, which is the 2nd best among 24 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Hancock Elementary employs 16.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hancock Elementary is $18,355, which is the 8th highest among 24 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hancock Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Washington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Public Schools 12th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hancock Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hancock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.20 529th 803 34.1%
2005 39.14 545th 805 32.3%
2006 27.95 623rd 804 22.5%
2007 30.40 615th 818 24.8%
2008 77.93 165th 838 80.3%
2009 69.51 282nd 850 66.8%
2010 80.67 125th 855 85.4%
2011 71.80 224th 853 73.7%
2012 53.63 462nd 857 46.1%
2013 39.97 561st 847 33.8%
2014 54.00 471st 867 45.7%
2015 47.37 410th 859 52.3%
2016 56.34 338th 845 60.0%
2017 37.12 499th 847 41.1%
2018 49.43 395th 857 53.9%
2019 55.41 341st 853 60.0%
2021 48.68 289th 802 64.0%
2022 57.57 345th 862 60.0%
2023 48.02 379th 855 55.7%
2024 39.99 454th 859 47.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Hancock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.44 429th 796 46.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Hancock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.82 341st 788 56.7%
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Rank History for White students at Hancock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.62 350th 528 33.7%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

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Enrollment information for Hancock Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 319 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1990 316 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1991 317 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1992 313 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 317
1993 307 3 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 313
1994 328 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 333
1995 337 7 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 345
1996 337 7 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 345
1997 324 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1998 347 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1999 350 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2000 319 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2001 321 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2002 305 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2003 305 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2004 272 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2005 261 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2006 255 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2007 246 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2008 246 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2009 242 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2010 250 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2011 244 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 247
2012 247 2 1 12 0 0 0 0 262
2013 251 1 0 17 0 0 0 0 269
2014 244 1 0 9 0 0 3 0 257
2015 234 2 0 11 0 0 0 0 247
2016 244 2 0 11 0 0 0 0 257
2017 243 4 0 7 0 0 1 0 255
2018 241 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 249
2019 229 3 0 3 0 0 2 0 237
2020 220 2 1 3 1 0 2 0 229
2021 205 2 1 2 0 0 3 0 213
2022 198 3 2 2 0 0 4 0 209
2023 201 1 0 6 0 0 3 0 211
2024 179 2 0 9 0 0 7 0 197

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hancock Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 323 16.0 20.1 n/a
1990 318 17.0 18.7 26.7
1991 317 17.0 18.6 31.9
1992 317 18.0 17.6 35
1993 313 20.5 15.3 35.5
1994 333 19.0 17.5 33.9
1995 345 19.5 17.7 38.6
1996 345 19.5 17.7 38.6
1997 328 20.5 16.0 36
1998 352 21.5 16.4 33
1999 354 21.5 16.5 51.1
2000 323 24.0 13.5 49.2
2001 326 23.5 13.9 44.5
2002 308 25.0 12.3 48.1
2003 308 25.0 12.3 48.1
2004 274 22.5 12.2 52.2
2005 262 20.0 13.1 45.4
2006 256 18.0 14.2 48.8
2007 247 18.5 13.4 50.6
2008 250 19.0 13.2 48.8
2009 244 18.0 13.6 52
2010 252 18.0 14.0 56.3
2011 247 18.5 13.3 58.3
2012 262 18.0 14.5 63
2013 269 18.0 14.9 60.6
2014 257 18.1 14.1 59.9
2015 247 18.0 13.7 62.3
2016 257 18.0 14.2 63.4
2017 255 18.0 14.1 51
2018 249 18.0 13.8 51.8
2019 237 18.0 13.1 55.7
2020 229 19.0 12.0 59
2021 213 19.0 11.2 54.9
2022 209 16.0 13.0 55.5
2023 211 15.5 13.6 64.5
2024 197 16.3 12.0 60.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hancock Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 323 16.0 20.1 n/a
1990 318 17.0 18.7 26.7
1991 317 17.0 18.6 31.9
1992 317 18.0 17.6 35
1993 313 20.5 15.3 35.5
1994 333 19.0 17.5 33.9
1995 345 19.5 17.7 38.6
1996 345 19.5 17.7 38.6
1997 328 20.5 16.0 36
1998 352 21.5 16.4 33
1999 354 21.5 16.5 51.1
2000 323 24.0 13.5 49.2
2001 326 23.5 13.9 44.5
2002 308 25.0 12.3 48.1
2003 308 25.0 12.3 48.1
2004 274 22.5 12.2 52.2
2005 262 20.0 13.1 45.4
2006 256 18.0 14.2 48.8
2007 247 18.5 13.4 50.6
2008 250 19.0 13.2 48.8
2009 244 18.0 13.6 52
2010 252 18.0 14.0 56.3
2011 247 18.5 13.3 58.3
2012 262 18.0 14.5 63
2013 269 18.0 14.9 60.6
2014 257 18.1 14.1 59.9
2015 247 18.0 13.7 62.3
2016 257 18.0 14.2 63.4
2017 255 18.0 14.1 51
2018 249 18.0 13.8 51.8
2019 237 18.0 13.1 55.7
2020 229 19.0 12.0 59
2021 213 19.0 11.2 54.9
2022 209 16.0 13.0 55.5
2023 211 15.5 13.6 64.5
2024 197 16.3 12.0 60.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hancock Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $808 (5.2%) $14,739 (94.8%) $15,547
2020 $778 (5.1%) $14,578 (95.1%) $15,330
2021 $1,615 (9.8%) $14,970 (90.4%) $16,557
2022 $1,053 (6.4%) $15,529 (93.6%) $16,582
2023 $1,397 (7.6%) $16,959 (92.4%) $18,355

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hancock Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 341st of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 379th of 855 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students237211
 11%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic36
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White229201
 12.2%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.7%64.5%
 8.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hancock Elementary

Students at Hancock Elementary are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Hancock Elementary ranks 454th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hancock Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Hancock Middle Senior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 197 students attended Hancock Elementary.


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