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#647 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 50% in state
Hanover Elem
Elementary School · Barnes · Hanover, KS
A Barnes elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
209 E North, Hanover, KS 66945
- Math 41% proficient (2025)
- Reading 68% proficient (2025)
- 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hanover Elem score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hanover Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average362/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,341
Median home value
$113,700
Median rent
$600/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
88.8%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66945; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Barnes
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linn ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 176 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Barnes
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,953NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hanover Elem is listed in Barnes; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hanover Elem
Hanover Elem is a public elementary school in Hanover, KS, part of Barnes, serving approximately 231 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #647 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hanover Elem
What grades does Hanover Elem serve?
Hanover Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Hanover Elem?
Hanover Elem has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover Elem is 25.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hanover Elem rank in KS?
Hanover Elem ranks #647 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Hanover Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Hanover Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hanover Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hanover Elem has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hanover Elem a charter school?
No, Hanover Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hanover Elem a Title I school?
No, Hanover Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hanover Elem?
19.5% of students at Hanover Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Phone
- (785) 337-2281
- Area population (ZIP 66945)
- 987
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66945; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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