- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hanover, PA
Hanover Ms
Federal NCES profile for Hanover Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421145004570
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanover Ms earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanover Ms has class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover Ms ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Hanover, PA.
School address
District: Hanover Public Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421145004570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Hanover Ms held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 421145004570 · Hanover, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 18.2:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanover Shs (578 students)
Hanover Ms held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hanover Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hanover Ms
636 students
- Hanover Shs
Hanover Shs
578 students
- Hanover Street
Hanover Street El Sch
269 students
- Clearview El S 230
Clearview El Sch
230 students
- Washington El 213
Washington El Sch
213 students
What this shows Hanover Ms reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanover Ms compares
Hanover Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 13% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,019
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Hanover Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hanover Public Sd reports $15,019 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hanover Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanover Street El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearview El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanover Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Hanover
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Baresville El Sch
Standard public school
586 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Park Hills El Sch
Standard public school
572 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
West Manheim El Sch
Standard public school
538 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Conewago Twp El Sch
Standard public school
475 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Hanover Street El Sch
Standard public school
269 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Clearview El Sch
Standard public school
230 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~636 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hanover Ms
How many students attend Hanover Ms?
Hanover Ms has 636 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hanover, PA. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover Ms is 18.2:1, which is 34% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanover Ms?
65.7% of students at Hanover Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanover Ms?
The largest demographic group at Hanover Ms is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Hanover, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanover Ms?
Hanover Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Ms rank among elementary schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover Ms ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Hanover, 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 on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover Public Sd?
Besides Hanover Ms, Hanover Public Sd also operates Hanover Shs (578 students), Hanover Street El Sch (269 students), and Clearview El Sch (230 students). See the Hanover Public Sd district page for the complete list.