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#160 of 480 schools in NH
Top 33% in state
Hancock Elementary School
Elementary School · Contoocook Valley School District · Hancock, NH
A Contoocook Valley School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10 Elementary Ln., Hancock, NH 03449
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hancock Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hancock Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average285/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hancock), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,958
Median home value
$423,100
Median rent
$982/mo
College educated
56.9%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03449; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–4 | 3.4 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| The Well SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 3.8 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Antrim Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–4 | 4.2 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Dublin Consolidated SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | Not available | 55 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Contoocook Valley School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $27,168NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hancock Elementary School is listed in Contoocook Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hancock Elementary School
Hancock Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hancock, NH, part of Contoocook Valley School District, serving approximately 74 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hancock Elementary School
What grades does Hancock Elementary School serve?
Hancock Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Hancock Elementary School?
Hancock Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock Elementary School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hancock Elementary School rank in NH?
Hancock Elementary School ranks #160 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Hancock Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hancock Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hancock Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hancock Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hancock Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hancock Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hancock Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hancock Elementary School?
18.9% of students at Hancock Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 74
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- (603) 525-3303
- Area population (ZIP 03449)
- 1,806
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 55.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 03449; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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