- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hanover Township, PA
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hanover Area Memorial El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421142007205
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hanover Township · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover Area Memorial El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hanover Township, PA.
School address
District: Hanover Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421142007205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch grew from 310 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 421142007205 · Hanover Township, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 15.9:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanover Area Jshs (977 students)
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch grew from 310 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanover Area J
Hanover Area Jshs
977 students
- Lee Park El Sc 322
Lee Park El Sch
322 students
- This school 319
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch
319 students
- Hanover Green 318
Hanover Green El Sch
318 students
- Lyndwood El Sc 268
Lyndwood El Sch
268 students
What this shows Hanover Area Memorial El Sch reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanover Area Memorial El Sch compares
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 70% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
African American 17.9%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Hanover Area Memorial El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Hanover Area Sd reports $14,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hanover Area Memorial El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Area Jshs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee Park El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanover Green El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyndwood El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanover Area Memorial El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Hanover Township
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hanover Area Memorial El Sch
How many students attend Hanover Area Memorial El Sch?
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hanover Township, PA. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Area Memorial El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover Area Memorial El Sch is 15.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanover Area Memorial El Sch?
99.0% of students at Hanover Area Memorial El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanover Area Memorial El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hanover Area Memorial El Sch is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Hanover Township, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanover Area Memorial El Sch?
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hanover Area Memorial El Sch rank among elementary schools in Hanover Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover Area Memorial El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hanover Township, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hanover Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover Area Sd?
Besides Hanover Area Memorial El Sch, Hanover Area Sd also operates Hanover Area Jshs (977 students), Lee Park El Sch (322 students), and Hanover Green El Sch (318 students). See the Hanover Area Sd district page for the complete list.