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3 schools in West Hancock Comm School District

Iowa · 629 students · 2 cities

West Hancock Comm School District has 3 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 629 Iowa students across 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

4-year change in West Hancock Comm School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
629
+6 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How West Hancock Comm School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IowaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
83.9%#18 of 169N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
629#196 of 234#8,583 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#188 of 234N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.2:1#66 of 234#3,428 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
34.8%#129 of 234#6,144 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside West Hancock Comm School District

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 595 to 629 students (up 6%) and from 46 to 48 full-time teachers (up 4%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
West Hancock Elementary SchoolBrittElementaryPK-04294
West Hancock Middle SchoolKanawhaMiddle05-08174
West Hancock High SchoolBrittHigh09-12161

About West Hancock Comm School District

West Hancock Comm School District is a low-population public-school district in Iowa. The district runs 3 schools and instructs approximately 629 students.

In terms of grade levels, West Hancock Comm School District spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 210 in this district, noticeably below the Iowa typical of 376.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in West Hancock Comm School District has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 623 students to 629.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for West Hancock Comm School District discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does West Hancock Comm School District run?
West Hancock Comm School District has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 629 students in Iowa.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in West Hancock Comm School District?
West Hancock Comm School District includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in West Hancock Comm School District?
West Hancock Elementary School is the largest public school in West Hancock Comm School District by enrollment, with approximately 294 students.
What grade levels does West Hancock Comm School District serve?
West Hancock Comm School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.
What cities does West Hancock Comm School District serve?
West Hancock Comm School District operates schools in Britt, Kanawha across Iowa.