Hanover Green Elementary School

561 Main Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hanover Green Elementary School serves 308 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Hanover Green Elementary School's student population of 308 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hanover Green Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
31%
14%
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Black
18%
14%
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White
45%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hanover Green Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Hanover Green Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hanover Green Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hanover Green Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hanover Green Elementary School?
308 students attend Hanover Green Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Hanover Green Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanover Green Elementary School?
Hanover Green Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hanover Green Elementary School offer ?
Hanover Green Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanover Green Elementary School part of?
Hanover Green Elementary School is part of Hanover Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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