Hanover Community School Corp

Cedar Lake, Indiana — 5 schools

2,734
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$13,715
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hanover Community School Corp operates 5 public schools serving 2,734 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,831 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lake County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,715 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 42.0% local, 53.4% state, and 4.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $52,514 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 17/100, ranked #369 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 353.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 1.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.4% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.4% African American across the district's schools.

Hanover Central High School accounts for 30.3% of all Hanover Community School Corp student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Hanover Community School Corp-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hanover Community School Corp school enrollment varies 2.8× across entities

Hanover Community School Corp school enrollment ranges from 305 students (lowest) to 857 students (highest), a spread of 552 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hanover Community School Corp student-counselor ratio is 353:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Hanover Community School Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 1.8% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.6%
Federal
53.4%
State
42.0%
Local

Funding Equity

17
Equity Score
369 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Lake County county, where this district is located.

$959
Studio/mo
$1,082
1 BR/mo
$1,317
2 BR/mo
$1,612
3 BR/mo
$1,744
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$52,514
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Hanover Community School Corp.

White 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 5.4%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 4.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
353.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
1.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Hanover Community School Corp

School Enrollment
Hanover Central High School
857
Red Cedars Elementary
666
Hanover Central Middle School
647
Jane Ball Elementary School
356
Lincoln Elementary School
305

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hanover Community School Corp?

Hanover Community School Corp has 5 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 2,734 students.

How much does Hanover Community School Corp spend per student?

Hanover Community School Corp spends $13,715 per student. The district has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #369 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Hanover Community School Corp?

The average teacher salary in Hanover Community School Corp is $52,514 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Hanover Community School Corp?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lake County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Hanover Community School Corp?

Hanover Community School Corp students are 73.4% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.4% African American, 1.2% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hanover Community School Corp?

Hanover Community School Corp has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #369 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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