- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cedar Lake, IN
Hanover Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hanover Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180435001908
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanover Central Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Cedar Lake · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanover Central Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover Central Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Cedar Lake, IN.
School address
District: Hanover Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180435001908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Hanover Central Middle School held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 180435001908 · Cedar Lake, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 17:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanover Central High School (857 students)
Hanover Central Middle School held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Hanover Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanover Centra
Hanover Central High School
857 students
- Red Cedars Ele
Red Cedars Elementary
666 students
- This school
Hanover Central Middle School
647 students
- Jane Ball Elem
Jane Ball Elementary School
356 students
- Lincoln Elemen 305
Lincoln Elementary School
305 students
What this shows Hanover Central Middle School reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanover Central Middle School compares
Hanover Central Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 56% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Indiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Hanover Central Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hanover Community School Corp reports $10,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hanover Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Cedars Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Ball Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanover Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~647 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hanover Central Middle School
How many students attend Hanover Central Middle School?
Hanover Central Middle School has 647 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cedar Lake, IN. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover Central Middle School is 17:1, which is 7% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanover Central Middle School?
21.8% of students at Hanover Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanover Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hanover Central Middle School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Cedar Lake, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanover Central Middle School?
Hanover Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Central Middle School rank among public schools in Cedar Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover Central Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Cedar Lake, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cedar Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover Community School Corp?
Besides Hanover Central Middle School, Hanover Community School Corp also operates Hanover Central High School (857 students), Red Cedars Elementary (666 students), and Jane Ball Elementary School (356 students). See the Hanover Community School Corp district page for the complete list.