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#622 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 28% in state

Hancock Place Elem.

Elementary School · HANCOCK PLACE

9101 S BROADWAY, Lemay, MO 63125

Enrollment

618

Student-Teacher

13.1:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#622 of 2,221

In Lemay

#1 of 2

public schools

In district

#1 of 3

HANCOCK PLACE

Academic growth

8.6 / 10

Excellent

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Hancock Place Elem.

7.3/10

Elementary School in Lemay · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Hancock Sr. High

7.0/10

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Hancock Place Middle

4.0/10

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About Hancock Place Elem.

Hancock Place Elem. is a public elementary school in Lemay, MO, part of HANCOCK PLACE. Hancock Place Elem. serves approximately 618 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Hancock Place Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #622 of 2,221 schools in MO.

Structured state assessment records for Hancock Place Elem. show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.9 pts above MO schools
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • MO avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.6% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-21 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.7 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$15,437
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Hancock Place Elem. — Students at Hancock Place Elem. score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 46.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.6% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 45.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
48.0% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 38 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
44%
ELA
33%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
28.6%
2025
Math
26.8%
ELA
31.6%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.6/10.

How Hancock Place Elem. Compares

See how Hancock Place Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.3/10
72th percentile in MO
Academic
5.5/10
Average
Growth
8.6/10
Excellent
Environment
6.9/10
Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
100%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
47 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
28.3%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

9101 S BROADWAY, Lemay, MO 63125

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Hancock Place Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BEASLEY ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST MARK SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, BAYLESS ELEMENTARY (rated 7.8/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Lemay, see our Lemay schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
HANCOCK SR. HIGH St. Louis 1.0 mi 7.0
HANCOCK PLACE MIDDLE Lemay 1.0 mi 4.0
FORDER ELEM. St. Louis 1.1 mi 6.5
LYON AT BLOW ELEM. St. Louis 1.5 mi 4.6
BAYLESS JUNIOR HIGH St. Louis 1.8 mi 7.3
BAYLESS ELEMENTARY St. Louis 1.9 mi 7.8
BAYLESS SENIOR HIGH St. Louis 1.9 mi 6.7
Woerner Elem St. Louis 2.2 mi 5.4
ST MARK SCHOOL St. Louis 1.8 mi 8.2
ST STEPHEN PROTOMARTYR SCHOOL St. Louis 2.3 mi 6.2
GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD-SOUTH ELE St. Louis 2.5 mi 3.3
WOODWARD ELEM. St. Louis 2.3 mi 4.9
BIERBAUM ELEM. St. Louis 2.1 mi 6.4
ST CECILIA SCHOOL St. Louis 2.5 mi 6.9
SALEM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Affton 2.3 mi 7.4
GREEN PARK LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis 2.4 mi 5.5
BEASLEY ELEM. St. Louis 2.9 mi 8.5
LONG MIDDLE COMMUNITY ED. CTR. St. Louis 3.0 mi 4.1
ST MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis 2.9 mi 7.2
JOHN CARY EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. St. Louis 3.1 mi 3.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63125 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$59,683

Median Home Value

$166,200

Median Rent

$920/mo

Population

32,701

College Educated

22.1%

Homeownership

74%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Median Age

38.4

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
BENTON ELEM. Neosho, MO 7.3
CEDAR RIDGE ELEM. Columbia, MO 7.3
CLINTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Clinton, MO 7.3
CLYDE HAMRICK ELEM. Imperial, MO 7.3
FREMONT ELEM. Springfield, MO 7.3
REBECCA BOONE ELEM. Warrenton, MO 7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hancock Place Elem.

What grades does Hancock Place Elem. serve?

Hancock Place Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Hancock Place Elem.?

Hancock Place Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock Place Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Hancock Place Elem. is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hancock Place Elem. rank in MO?

Hancock Place Elem. ranks #622 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Hancock Place Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Hancock Place Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hancock Place Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hancock Place Elem. has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hancock Place Elem. a charter school?

No, Hancock Place Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hancock Place Elem. a Title I school?

No, Hancock Place Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hancock Place Elem.?

100.0% of students at Hancock Place Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
53 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
33 Some Transit
Bike Score
40 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
618
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Free/Reduced Lunch
100.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%

District

HANCOCK PLACE
District Enrollment
1,244
Schools in District
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,437
District Rank
#1 of 3

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