publicelementaryPK-5

South Hancock Elementary School

6590 Lakeshore Road, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520, United States

+1 (228) 467-4655

http://www.hancockschools.net

4.5

Overall Rating

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South Hancock Elementary School Overview

About This School

South Hancock Elementary School is a public elementary in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, serving 480 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 40% in ELA and 50% in math. The school maintains a counselor-to-student ratio of 480:1, while the average teacher salary is $53,206. The student body at South Hancock Elementary School is composed of 53% male and 47% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 64% White, 18% Black, 9% Two or More Races, 6% Hispanic, and 1% Asian.

480

Total Students

PK-5

N/A:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

N/A full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts40%

Mathematics50%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Hancock County

Students per Counselor

480:1

South Hancock Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

40%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 41%State Avg: 40%

50%

Mathematics

City Avg: 48%State Avg: 45%

N/A

Science

Class Information

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14:1

State Avg: 14.1:1

480

Students per Counselor

South Hancock Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$53,206

City Avg: $49,615

State Avg: $50,897

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio:1

Students per Counselor480:1

South Hancock Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.71%

Male

47.29%

Female

Total Enrollment: 480 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White64.38%

Hispanic5.83%

Asian0.83%

Black18.12%

Two or More Races9.38%

Native American1.46%

South Hancock Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About South Hancock Elementary School

Q: What is South Hancock Elementary School?

A: South Hancock Elementary School is a elementary public located in Bay St. Louis.

Q: How many students attend South Hancock Elementary School?

A: South Hancock Elementary School has approximately 480 students enrolled.

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Detailed Information about South Hancock Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About South Hancock Elementary School - Bay St. Louis, MS

Quick Facts about South Hancock Elementary School
School Name	South Hancock Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	6590 Lakeshore Road, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520, Bay St. Louis, MS
County	Hancock County
Phone	+1 (228) 467-4655
Total Students	480
Student-Teacher Ratio	:1
Full-Time Teachers
Rating	4.5/10
ELA Proficiency	40%
Math Proficiency	50%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about South Hancock Elementary School

What is South Hancock Elementary School?

South Hancock Elementary School is a elementary public located in Bay St. Louis.

How many students attend South Hancock Elementary School?

South Hancock Elementary School has approximately 480 students enrolled.

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