Center Elementary

www.hanoverschools.org

582 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

Center Elementary School, located at 65 Silver Street in Hanover, Massachusetts, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Hanover Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of its young students. By emphasizing foundational academic skills alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare children for future success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning within a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.

As a vital component of the Hanover school system, Center Elementary utilizes the district’s comprehensive curriculum to provide a well-rounded educational experience. The school benefits from a strong partnership between faculty, staff, and families, which helps maintain high academic standards and a community-focused culture. Those interested in further details regarding school policies, programs, faculty contact information, or upcoming district events can visit their official website at [www.hanoverschools.org](http://www.hanoverschools.org).

582

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Center Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	531
Hispanic	20
Black	10
Asian	8
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
531 (91.2%)
Hispanic
20 (3.4%)
Two or More
12 (2.1%)
Black
10 (1.7%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hanover
Phone:	(781)826-2631
Website:	http://www.hanoverschools.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 2 178

Grade 3 197

Grade 4 207