Hanover School

www.meridenk12.org/

456 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Based on its profile within the Meriden Public Schools district, Hanover Elementary School serves as a foundational academic institution for students in the Meriden, Connecticut area. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing core academic skills while nurturing social and emotional growth. Through a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success by integrating technology, literacy, and critical thinking into daily classroom instruction.

Beyond academics, Hanover School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong home-school partnerships. By encouraging parental engagement and offering various school activities, the institution seeks to create a collaborative atmosphere where families and educators work together to support student achievement. With its central location on Main Street, the school remains a vital pillar of the Meriden community, striving to instill a lifelong love of learning in all its students.

456

Total Students

41.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hanover School
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	286
Black	35
Asian	4
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

Hispanic
286 (62.7%)
White
100 (21.9%)
Black
35 (7.7%)
Two or More
30 (6.6%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Meriden School District
Phone:	(203)235-6359
Website:	http://www.meridenk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 100