Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Nancy Hanks Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Nancy Hanks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
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Nancy Hanks Elementary School's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
Nancy Hanks Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nancy Hanks Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#45 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
98%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Nancy Hanks Elementary School is ranked #45 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Nancy Hanks Elementary School often compared to?
Nancy Hanks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Trail Elementary School, David Turnham Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Nancy Hanks Elementary School?
271 students attend Nancy Hanks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Nancy Hanks Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nancy Hanks Elementary School?
Nancy Hanks Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nancy Hanks Elementary School offer ?
Nancy Hanks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Nancy Hanks Elementary School part of?
Nancy Hanks Elementary School is part of North Spencer County Sch Corp School District.
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