Hanover Elementary School serves 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Hanover Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hanover Elementary School's student population of 179 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
179 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Hanover Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hanover Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#436 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
1%
20%

Black
n/a
7%

White
99%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanover Elementary School's ranking?
Hanover Elementary School is ranked #436 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Hanover Elementary School?
179 students attend Hanover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Hanover Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanover Elementary School?
Hanover Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hanover Elementary School offer ?
Hanover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hanover Elementary School part of?
Hanover Elementary School is part of Barnes School District.
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