East Hanover Township School District

20 School Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936-2999
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

East Hanover Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 916 students in East Hanover Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in East Hanover Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
916 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

East Hanover Township School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#184 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of East Hanover Township   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Hanover Township   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Hanover Township   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
109 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
12%
10%
# Hispanic Students
115 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
32%
# Black Students
14 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
657 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
72%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
22
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
90
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
82
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
123
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
105
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
89
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
100
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
96
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
97
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
15
55,408

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,619 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,086 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart display total revenue of East Hanover Township   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$25 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart display total spending of East Hanover Township   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$29,619
$27,348
This chart display average revenue per public school student in East Hanover Township   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$27,086
$26,228
This chart display average spending per public school student in East Hanover Township   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best East Hanover Township School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Hanover Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
477 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-8810
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-0358
Grades: 3-5
| 322 students
Rank: n/an/a
27 Green Drive
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-5650
Grades: K-2
| 298 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Hanover Township School District?
East Hanover Township School District manages 3 public schools serving 916 students.
What is the rank of East Hanover Township School District?
East Hanover Township School District is ranked #186 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Hanover Township School District?
72% of East Hanover Township School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Hanover Township School District?
East Hanover Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is East Hanover Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,086 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 916 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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