Hanover School District

Hanover, New Hampshire — 1 schools

455
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$34,897
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hanover School District operates 1 public schools serving 455 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Hampshire. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 463 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Grafton County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $34,897 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 78.3% local, 20.2% state, and 1.5% 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 $164,034 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 54/100, ranked #54 of 114 in New Hampshire against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 356.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.6% White, 10.2% Asian, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Bernice a. Ray School accounts for 100.0% of all Hanover School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Hanover School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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 School District student-counselor ratio is 356:1 — 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 School District chronic absenteeism rate is 21.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Hanover School District is typically wider than the Hanover School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

1.5%
Federal
20.2%
State
78.3%
Local

Funding Equity

54
Equity Score
54 / 114
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,445
Studio/mo
$1,455
1 BR/mo
$1,909
2 BR/mo
$2,590
3 BR/mo
$2,630
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$164,034
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 1 schools in Hanover School District.

White 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 10.2%
Multiracial 9.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

356.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Hanover School District

School Enrollment
Bernice a. Ray School
463

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hanover School District?

Hanover School District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 455 students.

How much does Hanover School District spend per student?

Hanover School District spends $34,897 per student. The district has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #54 in New Hampshire.

What is the average teacher salary in Hanover School District?

The average teacher salary in Hanover School District is $164,034 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Hanover School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Hanover School District?

Hanover School District students are 72.6% White, 10.2% Asian, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hanover School District?

Hanover School District has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #54 out of 114 districts in New Hampshire. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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