Hanover School

Summary:

Hanover School is an elementary school in Meriden, Connecticut, serving 427 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Meriden School District, which is ranked 111 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hanover School's student population is predominantly Hispanic (60.66%), with smaller percentages of White, African American, Asian, and multiracial students.

Academically, Hanover School performs below the Meriden School District and Connecticut state averages on standardized tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 27.7% to 41.7% of Hanover students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 49.2% to 52.7% for the district and 45.9% to 51.4% for the state. Similarly, Hanover's math proficiency rates ranged from 42% to 50%, while the district and state had higher rates. The school's 2-star rating from SchoolDigger also indicates it is performing below average compared to other Connecticut elementary schools.

However, Hanover School's Hispanic students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 50 out of 111 Connecticut elementary schools in English Language Arts and Mathematics. This is in contrast to other subgroups, such as female, male, and English Language Learner students, who rank much lower. Additionally, Hanover's low-income students, who make up 62.53% to 69.77% of the student population, perform better than their peers in other schools, suggesting the school may be providing effective support for this demographic. Compared to nearby schools like Thomas Hooker School, Roger Sherman School, and Benjamin Franklin School, Hanover's academic performance is generally lower, but it still outperforms some schools outside the Meriden district, such as Parker Farms School in Wallingford.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 208 Main St.
       Meriden, CT  06450


(203) 235-6359

District: Meriden School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
318th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,017 Help


Students who attend Hanover School usually attend:

Middle:    Lincoln Middle School
High:    Orville H. Platt High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  427

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.7%
White:
28.1%
African American:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hanover School ranks worse than 64% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks last among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Meriden School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.93. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hanover School is $21,017, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Meriden School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hanover School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanover School 318th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Hanover School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Meriden School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Meriden School District 111th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hanover School

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Rank History for all students at Hanover School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.74 453rd 570 20.5%
2007 35.10 435th 568 23.4%
2008 26.35 465th 565 17.7%
2009 42.76 409th 566 27.7%
2010 34.60 449th 579 22.5%
2011 32.82 439th 565 22.3%
2012 31.50 441st 564 21.8%
2013 33.34 427th 557 23.3%
2015 25.40 422nd 551 23.4%
2016 12.96 433rd 518 16.4%
2017 16.73 413th 519 20.4%
2018 19.85 424th 532 20.3%
2019 31.01 361st 522 30.8%
2021 38.26 318th 538 40.9%
2022 33.78 309th 490 36.9%
2023 32.11 321st 491 34.6%
2024 30.93 318th 497 36.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hanover School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.94 17th 34 50.0%
2024 56.28 3rd 3 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hanover School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.99 132nd 371 64.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hanover School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.34 61st 302 79.8%
2024 55.04 24th 70 65.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Hanover School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.47 231st 259 10.8%
2019 23.88 197th 242 18.6%
2021 32.45 295th 455 35.2%
2023 29.10 163rd 230 29.1%
2024 33.28 163rd 237 31.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Hanover School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.82 238th 262 9.2%
2019 20.65 206th 247 16.6%
2021 35.26 267th 445 40.0%
2022 17.47 201st 232 13.4%
2023 19.52 187th 231 19.0%
2024 17.56 193rd 233 17.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hanover School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.97 78th 101 22.8%
2019 50.24 48th 112 57.1%
2021 52.00 70th 173 59.5%
2022 69.47 19th 99 80.8%
2023 43.60 50th 108 53.7%
2024 48.64 41st 111 63.1%
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Rank History for White students at Hanover School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.62 274th 296 7.4%
2019 29.47 237th 295 19.7%
2021 44.09 198th 327 39.4%
2023 65.95 101st 262 61.5%
2024 56.21 128th 250 48.8%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hanover School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 380 24 1 21 1 n/a n/a 0 427
1989 373 26 3 19 1 n/a n/a 0 422
1990 368 27 4 32 2 n/a n/a 0 433
1991 379 26 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1992 333 24 4 83 1 n/a n/a 0 445
1993 329 15 7 90 1 n/a n/a 0 442
1994 327 19 7 116 2 n/a n/a 0 471
1995 359 34 12 205 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1996 359 34 12 205 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1997 400 21 11 195 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1998 423 28 14 186 1 n/a n/a 0 652
1999 415 28 15 174 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2000 394 38 12 184 1 n/a n/a 0 629
2001 376 35 5 159 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2002 349 46 6 188 1 n/a n/a 0 590
2003 349 46 6 188 1 n/a n/a 0 590
2004 352 49 5 176 1 n/a n/a 0 583
2005 383 43 8 178 1 n/a n/a 0 613
2006 430 47 11 212 1 n/a n/a 0 701
2007 341 31 6 171 1 n/a n/a 0 550
2008 338 29 11 209 2 n/a n/a 0 589
2009 312 31 5 169 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2010 296 36 12 208 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2011 266 42 14 194 3 2 7 0 528
2012 277 31 18 183 2 2 8 0 521
2013 269 47 18 217 6 1 11 0 569
2014 276 50 13 245 5 1 12 0 602
2015 265 37 22 287 4 2 11 0 628
2016 245 29 22 298 3 1 18 0 616
2017 224 31 8 307 3 1 12 0 586
2018 208 28 7 284 0 0 25 0 552
2019 178 15 3 246 0 0 21 0 463
2020 153 18 6 255 0 0 19 0 451
2021 142 20 5 259 0 0 14 0 440
2022 128 24 6 261 0 0 16 0 435
2023 120 27 7 259 0 0 14 0 427

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hanover School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 427 25.0 17.0 n/a
1989 422 25.4 16.6 n/a
1990 433 23.4 18.5 n/a
1991 435 24.0 18.1 n/a
1992 445 23.2 19.1 22.5
1993 442 25.3 17.5 2.3
1994 471 27.8 16.9 30.4
1995 610 31.4 19.4 27.4
1996 610 31.4 19.4 27.4
1997 627 32.3 19.4 24.1
1998 652 33.3 19.6 27.9
1999 632 35.5 17.8 34.8
2000 629 38.1 16.5 37
2001 575 37.3 15.4 n/a
2002 590 40.3 14.6 42.4
2003 590 40.3 14.6 42.4
2004 583 39.4 14.8 45.1
2005 613 35.2 17.4 n/a
2006 701 36.0 19.5 34.5
2007 550 35.9 15.3 42
2008 589 38.6 15.3 43.5
2009 519 40.3 14.2 46.2
2010 553 37.9 14.5 46.8
2011 528 36.2 14.5 52.5
2012 521 34.3 15.1 52.4
2013 569 42.5 13.3 60.5
2014 602 42.0 14.3 57.5
2015 628 43.0 14.6 61.9
2016 616 45.0 13.6 63.1
2017 586 42.7 13.7 65
2018 552 43.7 12.6 66.7
2019 463 39.9 11.5 71.9
2020 451 38.9 11.5 69.4
2021 440 39.8 11.0 69.8
2022 435 39.8 10.9 66
2023 427 41.8 10.1 62.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hanover School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 427 25.0 17.0 n/a
1989 422 25.4 16.6 n/a
1990 433 23.4 18.5 n/a
1991 435 24.0 18.1 n/a
1992 445 23.2 19.1 22.5
1993 442 25.3 17.5 2.3
1994 471 27.8 16.9 30.4
1995 610 31.4 19.4 27.4
1996 610 31.4 19.4 27.4
1997 627 32.3 19.4 24.1
1998 652 33.3 19.6 27.9
1999 632 35.5 17.8 34.8
2000 629 38.1 16.5 37
2001 575 37.3 15.4 n/a
2002 590 40.3 14.6 42.4
2003 590 40.3 14.6 42.4
2004 583 39.4 14.8 45.1
2005 613 35.2 17.4 n/a
2006 701 36.0 19.5 34.5
2007 550 35.9 15.3 42
2008 589 38.6 15.3 43.5
2009 519 40.3 14.2 46.2
2010 553 37.9 14.5 46.8
2011 528 36.2 14.5 52.5
2012 521 34.3 15.1 52.4
2013 569 42.5 13.3 60.5
2014 602 42.0 14.3 57.5
2015 628 43.0 14.6 61.9
2016 616 45.0 13.6 63.1
2017 586 42.7 13.7 65
2018 552 43.7 12.6 66.7
2019 463 39.9 11.5 71.9
2020 451 38.9 11.5 69.4
2021 440 39.8 11.0 69.8
2022 435 39.8 10.9 66
2023 427 41.8 10.1 62.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hanover School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,015
2019 $18,119
2020 $18,954
2021 $19,871
2022 $21,549
2023 $21,017

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hanover School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 361st of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 321st of 491 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hanover School)47.433.7
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meriden School District)51.941.1
 10.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hanover School)47.443.8
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Meriden School District)49.848.2
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hanover School)5028.8
 21.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Meriden School District)52.543.1
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hanover School)46.954.9
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Meriden School District)45.644.2
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hanover School)43.240.2
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Meriden School District)55.949.3
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hanover School)29.934.6
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Meriden School District)41.542.2
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students463427
 7.8%
African American1527
 80%
American Indian00
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic246259
 5.3%
Pacific Islander00
White178120
 32.6%
Two or More Races2114
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.9%62.5%
 9.4%


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Students who attend Hanover School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lincoln Middle School
High : Orville H. Platt High School

Students at Hanover School are 61% Hispanic, 28% White, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 427 students attended Hanover School.

Hanover School ranks 318th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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