Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hanover Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Hanover Elementary serves the eastern part of Hanover, MN, covering an area of approximately 33 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 6.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hanover Elementary School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hanover Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanover Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#61 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
87%
60%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bison
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanover Elementary School's ranking?
Hanover Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hanover Elementary School often compared to?
Hanover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet, Delano Elementary School, Big Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hanover Elementary School?
368 students attend Hanover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hanover Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hanover Elementary School?
Hanover Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hanover Elementary School offer ?
Hanover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanover Elementary School part of?
Hanover Elementary School is part of Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools.
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