Hanover Elementary

Summary:

Hanover Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Hanover, Minnesota, serving 369 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Elk River Public School District, which is ranked 199 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hanover Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Minnesota, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance. Students at the school consistently outperform their peers in the district and state on the MCA-III assessments, with 73.25% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to 48.72% for the district and 45.47% for the state. The school also ranks exceptionally high for its performance with special education students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. While Hanover Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.43%) compared to nearby schools, the school's data shows it is effectively serving students from diverse backgrounds.

Compared to other high-performing elementary schools in the region, such as Prairie View Elementary School in the Elk River Public School District and St. Michael Elementary in the St. Michael-Albertville Schools district, Hanover Elementary stands out for its consistently high performance, particularly in Math. While the school may have opportunities to further improve reading proficiency, especially in the lower grades, Hanover Elementary is an exceptional model for other elementary schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public K-5

 274 Labeauxe Ave NE
       Hanover, MN  55341-0007


(763) 682-0800

District: Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
76th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,890 Help


Students who attend Hanover Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Buffalo Community Middle
High:    Buffalo Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.4%
Hispanic:
4.9%
Asian:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hanover Elementary ranks better than 91.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.4%), Hispanic (4.9%), Asian (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hanover Elementary is 16.6. 5 elementary schools in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hanover Elementary is $10,890. 5 elementary schools in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hanover Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanover Elementary 76th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Hanover Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools 199th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hanover Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hanover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.14 43rd 674 93.6%
2004 82.98 53rd 676 92.2%
2005 76.83 103rd 685 85.0%
2006 82.60 57th 756 92.5%
2007 83.04 51st 777 93.4%
2008 78.52 98th 781 87.5%
2010 85.29 23rd 803 97.1%
2011 85.58 43rd 814 94.7%
2012 83.97 40th 820 95.1%
2013 82.15 86th 824 89.6%
2014 83.93 61st 826 92.6%
2015 85.77 46th 840 94.5%
2016 89.98 18th 848 97.9%
2017 87.81 36th 853 95.8%
2018 92.73 7th 847 99.2%
2019 88.98 34th 870 96.1%
2021 86.48 73rd 869 91.6%
2022 91.37 22nd 858 97.4%
2023 91.18 27th 845 96.8%
2024 86.39 76th 881 91.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hanover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.13 269th 515 47.8%
2021 67.22 96th 417 77.0%
2022 88.69 22nd 500 95.6%
2023 92.78 11th 524 97.9%
2024 94.25 8th 572 98.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hanover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.99 5th 774 99.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Hanover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.67 6th 774 99.2%
2019 87.72 27th 787 96.6%
2021 79.26 107th 783 86.3%
2022 90.13 24th 799 97.0%
2023 89.48 36th 787 95.4%
2024 84.58 83rd 809 89.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Hanover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.48 9th 779 98.8%
2019 86.95 44th 798 94.5%
2021 88.04 39th 784 95.0%
2022 89.24 32nd 808 96.0%
2023 88.92 36th 799 95.5%
2024 83.21 96th 826 88.4%
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Rank History for White students at Hanover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.06 3rd 712 99.6%
2019 87.63 25th 722 96.5%
2021 80.58 80th 710 88.7%
2022 88.06 26th 725 96.4%
2023 87.51 33rd 712 95.4%
2024 77.51 118th 730 83.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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: Minnesota Department of Education

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by a teacher
Monday, October 29, 2018

Open Quote As a parent of two former Hanover Elementary Students, and being a retired teacher myself, and now a substitute teacher, coming back many times to substitute teach at Hanover School, I have seen over many years now, how this amazing school operates in every way from the inside out! It is no surprise to me that Hanover Elementary is rated at the top of all Minnesota Elementary Schools! This school is simply incredible and we are SO THANKFUL our children were lucky enough to be able to attend Hanover Elementary, where every child is considered special, and truly LOVED!! That has
made all the difference!!

The entire Hanover Staff is second to none!! Their love for the kids shines through everything they do! The teachers work very hard to make sure that the individual needs of every student are met, so as to make sure all students are learning and working to their maximum potential! This is accomplished through cultivating a very positive, nurturing and caring environment from the staff to the students throughout the school each and every day in helping to encourage and boost their self esteem and self confidence in everything they do. Happy kids are more creative and successful kids!

I’ve never seen a more encouraging, caring and supportive staff ANYWHERE! This school is simply the BEST OF THE BEST!! THANK YOU HANOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL for everything you do for every child each and every day!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hanover Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 443 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1989 482 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1990 500 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1991 510 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1992 520 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1993 518 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1994 510 0 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1995 536 0 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1996 536 0 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1997 541 0 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1998 451 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1999 440 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2000 451 0 3 0 5 n/a n/a 0 459
2001 476 1 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 483
2002 471 0 3 0 4 n/a n/a 0 478
2003 471 0 3 0 4 n/a n/a 0 478
2004 468 0 6 4 4 n/a n/a 0 482
2005 475 1 9 1 3 n/a n/a 0 489
2006 442 1 15 1 3 n/a n/a 0 462
2007 472 1 14 2 2 n/a n/a 0 491
2008 461 1 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2009 485 0 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2010 474 2 17 6 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2011 462 2 8 9 0 0 3 0 484
2012 441 3 10 8 0 0 4 0 466
2013 438 3 9 7 0 0 3 0 460
2014 409 5 8 6 0 0 5 0 433
2015 392 5 9 9 0 0 6 0 421
2016 413 3 8 10 0 0 6 0 440
2017 404 4 6 14 0 0 8 0 436
2018 410 3 4 12 0 0 9 0 438
2019 401 4 6 14 0 0 16 0 441
2020 393 3 8 12 0 0 18 0 434
2021 336 3 12 12 0 0 15 0 378
2022 326 4 12 11 0 0 11 0 364
2023 330 4 8 16 0 0 11 0 369
2024 313 11 14 18 2 0 13 0 371

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 447 21.3 20.9 4.7
1989 485 24.4 19.8 3.5
1990 502 24.7 20.3 5.6
1991 514 24.9 20.6 5.1
1992 526 25.8 20.3 4.6
1993 523 26.6 19.7 5.2
1994 518 26.1 19.8 5.4
1995 544 28.9 18.8 3.7
1996 544 28.9 18.8 3.7
1997 548 30.0 18.3 3.6
1998 456 n/a 0.0 4.2
1999 445 26.8 16.6 3.6
2000 459 26.5 17.3 7.6
2001 483 26.6 18.2 9.1
2002 478 25.6 18.7 11.3
2003 478 25.6 18.7 11.3
2004 482 25.9 18.6 13.9
2005 489 26.1 18.7 13.3
2006 462 27.4 16.9 9.5
2007 491 27.0 18.2 9.4
2008 480 26.0 18.5 10.6
2009 506 24.1 21.0 10.9
2010 499 22.6 22.0 13
2011 484 22.6 21.3 12.6
2012 466 22.6 20.6 9.7
2013 460 22.2 20.7 12.2
2014 433 21.0 20.5 11.1
2015 421 22.0 19.1 12.6
2016 440 22.0 20.0 16.4
2017 436 22.4 19.4 13.5
2018 438 24.1 18.1 11.9
2019 441 23.1 19.0 9.8
2020 434 22.4 19.3 10.4
2021 378 21.5 17.5 8.2
2022 364 22.3 16.3 4.7
2023 369 22.0 16.7 18.2
2024 371 22.2 16.6 14.8

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 447 21.3 20.9 4.7
1989 485 24.4 19.8 3.5
1990 502 24.7 20.3 5.6
1991 514 24.9 20.6 5.1
1992 526 25.8 20.3 4.6
1993 523 26.6 19.7 5.2
1994 518 26.1 19.8 5.4
1995 544 28.9 18.8 3.7
1996 544 28.9 18.8 3.7
1997 548 30.0 18.3 3.6
1998 456 n/a 0.0 4.2
1999 445 26.8 16.6 3.6
2000 459 26.5 17.3 7.6
2001 483 26.6 18.2 9.1
2002 478 25.6 18.7 11.3
2003 478 25.6 18.7 11.3
2004 482 25.9 18.6 13.9
2005 489 26.1 18.7 13.3
2006 462 27.4 16.9 9.5
2007 491 27.0 18.2 9.4
2008 480 26.0 18.5 10.6
2009 506 24.1 21.0 10.9
2010 499 22.6 22.0 13
2011 484 22.6 21.3 12.6
2012 466 22.6 20.6 9.7
2013 460 22.2 20.7 12.2
2014 433 21.0 20.5 11.1
2015 421 22.0 19.1 12.6
2016 440 22.0 20.0 16.4
2017 436 22.4 19.4 13.5
2018 438 24.1 18.1 11.9
2019 441 23.1 19.0 9.8
2020 434 22.4 19.3 10.4
2021 378 21.5 17.5 8.2
2022 364 22.3 16.3 4.7
2023 369 22.0 16.7 18.2
2024 371 22.2 16.6 14.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hanover Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,890

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hanover Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 34th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 27th of 845 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hanover Elementary)81.184.2
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools)78.267.3
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Hanover Elementary)64.977.2
 12.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools)62.159.3
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Hanover Elementary)92.275.4
 16.8%
   4th Grade Math (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools)7359.4
 13.7%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Hanover Elementary)84.459.7
 24.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools)68.243.9
 24.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Hanover Elementary)72.579
 6.5%
   5th Grade Math (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools)60.148.7
 11.4%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Hanover Elementary)8785.3
 1.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools)77.468.8
 8.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Hanover Elementary)84.176.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools)70.459.2
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students441369
 16.3%
African American44
American Indian00
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic1416
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White401330
 17.7%
Two or More Races1611
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.8%18.2%
 8.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hanover Elementary

Yes. Hanover Elementary ranks in the top 8.6% of Minnesota elementary schools.

Students at Hanover Elementary are 84% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend Hanover Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Buffalo Community Middle
High : Buffalo Senior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 371 students attended Hanover Elementary.


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

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