- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hanover, MN
Hanover Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hanover Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270720000286
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanover Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 368
- students enrolled
Hanover Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270720000286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hanover Elementary held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 270720000286 · Hanover, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 16.7:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Buffalo Senior High (1,681 students)
Hanover Elementary held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hanover Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buffalo Senior
Buffalo Senior High
1,681 students
- Buffalo Commun
Buffalo Community Middle
1,160 students
- Northwinds Ele 419
Northwinds Elementary
419 students
- Tatanka Elemen 393
Tatanka Elementary Stem School
393 students
- This school 368
Hanover Elementary
368 students
- Montrose Eleme 363
Montrose Elementary School of Innov
363 students
What this shows Hanover Elementary reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanover Elementary compares
Hanover Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 73% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Hanover Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools reports $13,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hanover Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buffalo Community Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwinds Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tatanka Elementary Stem School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montrose Elementary School of Innov | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanover Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hanover Elementary
How many students attend Hanover Elementary?
Hanover Elementary has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hanover, MN. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanover Elementary?
11.7% of students at Hanover Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanover Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hanover Elementary is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Hanover, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanover Elementary?
Hanover Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools?
Besides Hanover Elementary, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools also operates Buffalo Senior High (1,681 students), Buffalo Community Middle (1,160 students), and Northwinds Elementary (419 students). See the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools district page for the complete list.