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Hanover Community School Corp School District

9520 W 133rd Ave
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Hanover Community School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,797 students in Hanover Community School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Hanover Community School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
2,797 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hanover Community School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#49 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
52%
39%
51%
41%
44%
34%
96%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
15%
% Black
6%
13%
% White
72%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,012 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,696 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,012
$13,184
Spending / Student
$10,696
$12,815

Best Hanover Community School Corp School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12245 W 109th Ave
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3600
Gr: K-2 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Hanover Central High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10120 W 133rd St
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Jane Ball Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13313 Parrish St
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3700
Gr: PK-2 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Hanover Central Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10631 W 141st St
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
10631 W. 141 St.
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 587-3400
Gr: 3-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hanover Community School Corp School District?
Hanover Community School Corp School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,797 students.
What is the rank of Hanover Community School Corp School District?
Hanover Community School Corp School District is ranked #50 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover Community School Corp School District?
72% of Hanover Community School Corp School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanover Community School Corp School District?
Hanover Community School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Hanover Community School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,696 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,797 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in IN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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