Below Average
#2328 of 2,846 schools in PA
Hancock EL Sch
Elementary School · Norristown Area Sd · Norristown, PA
A Norristown Area Sd elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Arch & Summit Streets, Norristown, PA 19401
- Math 23% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hancock EL Sch score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hancock EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,433/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norristown), 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
$68,646
Median home value
$225,700
Median rent
$1,392/mo
College educated
27.9%
Homeownership
44.2%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 1–4 | 0.7 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Cole Manor EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Penn Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–9 | 1.6 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Bridgeport EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–4 | 1.8 mi | 265 | 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.
Norristown Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $18,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hancock EL Sch is listed in Norristown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hancock EL Sch
Hancock EL Sch is a public elementary school in Norristown, PA, part of Norristown Area Sd, serving approximately 354 students in grades 1st-4th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,328 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hancock EL Sch
What grades does Hancock EL Sch serve?
Hancock EL Sch serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend Hancock EL Sch?
Hancock EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock EL Sch 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 EL Sch rank in PA?
Hancock EL Sch ranks #2,328 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hancock EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Hancock EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hancock EL Sch has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hancock EL Sch a charter school?
No, Hancock EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hancock EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Hancock EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hancock EL Sch?
100.3% of students at Hancock EL Sch 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
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (610) 275-5522
- Area population (ZIP 19401)
- 43,099
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 19401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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