At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
2,550
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
4
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$18,904
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$13,372
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 2,617
- Teachers (FTE)
- 186
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What current records say about Hanover
Hanover operates 4 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Hanover, Massachusetts. NCES reports 2,550 students and 175.2 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Massachusetts agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 107 of 323 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $18,904 in current expenditure per pupil and $13,372 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 262 of 320 in Massachusetts. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 18.4%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 175.2
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $49,377,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Hanover
Hanover, Massachusetts
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 42.1115, -70.8138
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Enrollment questions to ask →Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91%
- Hispanic3.4%
- Black1.4%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 2 | 531 | 16.9:1 | 0 |
| Middle | 1 | 826 | 13.3:1 | 0 |
| High | 1 | 663 | 13.3:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in Hanover
4 current directory entries
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Showing 1–4 of 4 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Elementary | ElementaryPK–01 | 479 | 17.5:1 | |
| Center Elementary | Elementary02–04 | 582 | 16.3:1 | |
| Hanover High | High09–12 | 663 | 13.3:1 | |
| Hanover Middle | Middle05–08 | 826 | 13.3:1 |
Cities served by Hanover
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Frequently asked questions about Hanover
How many schools are in Hanover?
Hanover has 4 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.
How many students attend Hanover?
NCES reports 2,550 students for 2024–25, served by 175.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 107 of 323 Massachusetts agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 2,617 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in Hanover?
The district-wide ratio is 14.6:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does Hanover spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $18,904 in current expenditure per pupil, including $13,372 for instruction. That ranks 262 of 320 comparable Massachusetts agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in Hanover?
Hanover High reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 663 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in Hanover?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (781) 878-0786 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
Nearby school districts
Regular Massachusetts districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.