- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meriden, CT
Hanover School
Federal NCES profile for Hanover School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090240000442
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanover School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Meriden · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanover School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Meriden, CT.
School address
District: Meriden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090240000442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Hanover School grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.9 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 090240000442 · Meriden, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 11.1:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students)
Hanover School grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 41.9 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Hanover School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis T. Mal
Francis T. Maloney High School
1,291 students
- Orville H. Pla
Orville H. Platt High School
1,191 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle School
773 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
684 students
- Casimir Pulask
Casimir Pulaski School
539 students
- This school 456
Hanover School
456 students
What this shows Hanover School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanover School compares
Hanover School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▲ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
White 21.9%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Hanover School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Meriden School District reports $19,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hanover School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis T. Maloney High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orville H. Platt High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Casimir Pulaski School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanover School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Meriden
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nathan Hale School
Standard public school
485 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Roger Sherman School
Standard public school
457 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
John Barry School
Standard public school
418 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Thomas Hooker School
Standard public school
404 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin School
Standard public school
357 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~456 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hanover School
How many students attend Hanover School?
Hanover School has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meriden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover School is 11.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanover School?
49.9% of students at Hanover School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanover School?
The largest demographic group at Hanover School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in Meriden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanover School?
Hanover School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
How does Hanover School rank among schools in Meriden?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Meriden, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Meriden on the city page.
What other schools are in Meriden School District?
Besides Hanover School, Meriden School District also operates Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students), Orville H. Platt High School (1,191 students), and Edison Middle School (773 students). See the Meriden School District district page for the complete list.