- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hanover, KS
Hanover Elem
Federal NCES profile for Hanover Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200001200094
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanover Elem earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 231
- students enrolled
Hanover Elem has class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Hanover Elem grew from 212 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.8 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 200001200094 · Hanover, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 25.7:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Linn Elem (161 students)
Hanover Elem grew from 212 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 9.8 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Hanover Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hanover Elem
231 students
- Linn Elem
Linn Elem
161 students
- Linn High 66
Linn High
66 students
- Hanover High 60
Hanover High
60 students
What this shows Hanover Elem reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanover Elem compares
Hanover Elem is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 86% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 74% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 86% above state mean
Top 98% in Kansas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,953
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.8%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Hanover Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barnes reports $11,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hanover Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linn High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanover High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanover Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Nationwide other 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 (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hanover Elem
How many students attend Hanover Elem?
Hanover Elem has 231 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hanover, KS. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover Elem is 25.7:1, which is 86% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanover Elem?
11.3% of students at Hanover Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanover Elem?
The largest demographic group at Hanover Elem is White at 97.8% of enrollment, in Hanover, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanover Elem?
Hanover Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Barnes?
Besides Hanover Elem, Barnes also operates Linn Elem (161 students), Linn High (66 students), and Hanover High (60 students). See the Barnes district page for the complete list.