- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hanover, MA
Hanover Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hanover Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250579002548
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanover Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 826
- students enrolled
Hanover Middle has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hanover, MA.
School address
District: Hanover · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250579002548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Hanover Middle held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 62.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 250579002548 · Hanover, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
826 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanover High (663 students)
Hanover Middle held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 62.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Hanover Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hanover Middle
826 students
- Hanover High
Hanover High
663 students
- Center Element
Center Elementary
582 students
- Cedar Elementa
Cedar Elementary
479 students
What this shows Hanover Middle reports 826 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanover Middle compares
Hanover Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 826 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
826
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$18,904
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Hanover Middle is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Hanover reports $18,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hanover Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanover Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Hanover
1 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 (~826 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hanover Middle
How many students attend Hanover Middle?
Hanover Middle has 826 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hanover, MA. CCD year-over-year: 801 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover Middle is 13.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanover Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hanover Middle is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Hanover, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanover Middle?
Hanover Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hanover, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hanover on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover?
Besides Hanover Middle, Hanover also operates Hanover High (663 students), Center Elementary (582 students), and Cedar Elementary (479 students). See the Hanover district page for the complete list.