Enrollment
462
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hanover, MI
Hanoverhorton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hanoverhorton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261764000153
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanoverhorton Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 462
- students enrolled
Hanoverhorton Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hanover-Horton School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261764000153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hanoverhorton Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hanoverhorton Elementary School
Hanoverhorton Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hanover, Michigan, enrolling 462 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 462 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 611 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #520, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hanover-Horton School District also operates Hanoverhorton High School (289 students) and Hanoverhorton Middle School (250 students) alongside Hanoverhorton Elementary School.
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 Hanoverhorton Elementary School compares
Hanoverhorton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Michigan - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,551
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Hanoverhorton Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hanover-Horton School District, which includes Hanoverhorton Elementary School.
$11,551
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 68.6%
Federal 9.0%
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 Hanoverhorton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoverhorton High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanoverhorton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanoverhorton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hanoverhorton Elementary School
How many students attend Hanoverhorton Elementary School?
Hanoverhorton Elementary School has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hanover, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanoverhorton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanoverhorton Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanoverhorton Elementary School?
32.7% of students at Hanoverhorton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanoverhorton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hanoverhorton Elementary School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Hanover, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanoverhorton Elementary School?
Hanoverhorton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Hanoverhorton Elementary School a good school?
Hanoverhorton Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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-Horton School District?
Besides Hanoverhorton Elementary School, Hanover-Horton School District also operates Hanoverhorton High School (289 students) and Hanoverhorton Middle School (250 students). See the Hanover-Horton School District district page for the complete list.
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