Needs Improvement
#2545 of 2,846 schools in PA
Based on limited data
Hanover Green EL Sch
Elementary School · Hanover Area SD
561 Main Rd, Hanover Township, PA 18706
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on PA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
289
Student-Teacher
14.4:1
Score
3.9
Grades
1st – 2nd
Enrollment
289
Student-Teacher
14.4:1
Score
3.9
Grades
1st – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,545 of 2,846
In Hanover Township
#3 of 5
public schools
In district
#3 of 5
Hanover Area SD
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Hanover Green EL Sch
Elementary School in Hanover Township · grades 1st – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Hanover Green EL Sch
Hanover Green EL Sch is a public elementary school in Hanover Township, PA, part of Hanover Area SD. Hanover Green EL Sch serves approximately 289 students, and covers grades 1st-2nd, and has a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Hanover Green EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,545 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 3.9 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.1
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
60% of students at Hanover Green EL Sch were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
84.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Hanover Green EL Sch Compares
See how Hanover Green EL Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
561 Main Rd, Hanover Township, PA 18706
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hanover Green EL Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WYOMING VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Kingston), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST NICHOLAS-ST MARY'S SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Wilkes-Barre), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lyndwood El Sch (rated 6.7/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Hanover Township, see our Hanover Township schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hanover Area JSHS Hanover Township | 0.4 mi | 3.0 |
| Wyoming Valley West SHS Plymouth | 1.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Lyndwood El Sch Hanover Township | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Hanover Area Memorial El Sch Hanover Township | 1.5 mi | 3.6 |
| Lee Park El Sch Hanover Township | 1.9 mi | 4.7 |
| Dr David W Kistler El Sch Wilkes-Barre | 2.5 mi | 4.7 |
| Greater Nanticoke Area SHS Nanticoke | 2.4 mi | 4.6 |
| GNA El Ctr Nanticoke | 2.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr Nanticoke | 2.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Kennedy Early Childhood Center Nanticoke | 2.5 mi | 4.3 |
| State El Ctr Larksville | 3.1 mi | 4.2 |
| WILKES-BARRE MENNONITE SCHOOL Wilkes-Barre | 2.7 mi | — |
| Wolfpack Early Learning Academy Wilkes-Barre | 3.0 mi | — |
| MILFORD E BARNES JR SCHOOL Wilkes-Barre | 3.3 mi | 6.8 |
| ST NICHOLAS-ST MARY'S SCHOOL Wilkes-Barre | 3.5 mi | 6.9 |
| BAIS MENACHEM YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROG Wilkes-Barre | 3.7 mi | 6.2 |
| WYOMING VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Kingston | 4.1 mi | 7.3 |
| WYOMING SEMINARY UPPER SCHOOL Kingston | 4.1 mi | 7.2 |
| G A R MS Wilkes-Barre | 3.6 mi | 3.2 |
| HOLY REDEEMER H.S. Wilkes-Barre | 3.7 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 18706 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,546
Median Home Value
$121,900
Median Rent
$883/mo
Population
16,318
College Educated
20.3%
Homeownership
66.4%
Avg Commute
19.6 min
Poverty Rate
21%
Median Age
38.4
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| Kelly John B Sch Philadelphia, PA | 3.9 |
| Mt Penn Primary Ctr Reading, PA | 3.9 |
| Richmond Sch Philadelphia, PA | 3.9 |
| Sto-Rox Primary Ctr Mckees Rocks, PA | 3.9 |
| Bell Avenue School Yeadon, PA | 3.8 |
| Chester Street El Sch Kingston, PA | 4.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hanover Green EL Sch
What grades does Hanover Green EL Sch serve?
Hanover Green EL Sch serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Hanover Green EL Sch?
Hanover Green EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Green EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover Green EL Sch is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hanover Green EL Sch rank in PA?
Hanover Green EL Sch ranks #2,545 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hanover Green EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Hanover Green EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hanover Green EL Sch a charter school?
No, Hanover Green EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hanover Green EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Hanover Green EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hanover Green EL Sch?
84.1% of students at Hanover Green EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 84.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.9%
- Phone
- (570) 824-3941
Resources & Links
District
Hanover Area SD- District Enrollment
- 2,136
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,745
- District Rank
- #3 of 5
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