Top Rankings
Hanover Community School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,831 students in Hanover Community School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Hanover Community School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
2,831 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hanover Community School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Graduation Rate
96%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)5.5%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
17%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% White
72%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,535 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,472 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$41 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,535
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,472
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hanover Community School Corp School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12245 W 109th Ave
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3600
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3600
Gr: K-2 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Hanover Central High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10120 W 133rd St
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3800
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Jane Ball Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13313 Parrish St
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3700
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3700
Gr: PK-2 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Hanover Central Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10631 W 141st St
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3500
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
10631 W. 141 St.
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 587-3400
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 587-3400
Gr: 3-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hanover Community School Corp School District?
Hanover Community School Corp School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,831 students.
What is the rank of Hanover Community School Corp School District?
Hanover Community School Corp School District is ranked #49 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover Community School Corp School District?
72% of Hanover Community School Corp School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanover Community School Corp School District?
Hanover Community School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Hanover Community School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,472 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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