Hanover Green Elementary School

561 Main Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hanover Green Elementary School serves 318 students in grades 1-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hanover Green Elementary School's student population of 318 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
A safe learning community within a diverse society

School Rankings

The diversity score of Hanover Green Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
35%
16%
Black
16%
14%
White
44%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
(22-23)
54.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hanover Green Elementary School?
318 students attend Hanover Green Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Hanover Green Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hanover Green Elementary School?
Hanover Green Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hanover Green Elementary School offer ?
Hanover Green Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hanover Green Elementary School part of?
Hanover Green Elementary School is part of Hanover Area School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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