Fort Hancock School serves 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
567 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
95%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fort Hancock School?
567 students attend Fort Hancock School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Fort Hancock School students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Hancock School?
Fort Hancock School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Hancock School offer ?
Fort Hancock School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Fort Hancock School part of?
Fort Hancock School is part of FT Hancock Independent School District.
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