Enrollment
636
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hanover Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hanover Ms
Hanover Ms is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hanover, Pennsylvania, enrolling 636 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Pennsylvania schools and 34% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 636 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 148 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hanover's elementary schools, it stands alongside Baresville El Sch (586 students): Hanover Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 16.3:1).
Hanover Public Sd also operates Hanover Shs (578 students) and Hanover Street El Sch (269 students) alongside Hanover Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hanover Ms compares
Hanover Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,749
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hanover Public Sd, which includes Hanover Ms.
$14,749
Per student
-18%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.0%
State 26.1%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~636 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hanover Ms a good school?
Hanover Ms earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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