- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Melrose, MA
Herbert Clark Hoover
Federal NCES profile for Herbert Clark Hoover, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250762001190
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herbert Clark Hoover earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Melrose · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 260
- students enrolled
Herbert Clark Hoover has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Clark Hoover ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Melrose, MA.
School address
District: Melrose · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250762001190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Herbert Clark Hoover shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 250762001190 · Melrose, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 13:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Melrose High (967 students)
Herbert Clark Hoover shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Herbert Clark Hoover in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Melrose High
Melrose High
967 students
- Melrose Middle
Melrose Middle
886 students
- Roosevelt
Roosevelt
406 students
- Lincoln
Lincoln
404 students
- Winthrop
Winthrop
392 students
- This school 260
Herbert Clark Hoover
260 students
What this shows Herbert Clark Hoover reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herbert Clark Hoover compares
Herbert Clark Hoover is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,829
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Asian 8.8%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Herbert Clark Hoover is about as mixed as the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Melrose reports $16,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herbert Clark Hoover Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Melrose Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winthrop | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herbert Clark Hoover's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Melrose
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herbert Clark Hoover
How many students attend Herbert Clark Hoover?
Herbert Clark Hoover has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Melrose, MA. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert Clark Hoover?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert Clark Hoover is 13:1, which is 6% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herbert Clark Hoover?
The largest demographic group at Herbert Clark Hoover is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Melrose, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herbert Clark Hoover?
Herbert Clark Hoover has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Herbert Clark Hoover rank among elementary schools in Melrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Clark Hoover ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Melrose, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Melrose on the city page.
What other schools are in Melrose?
Besides Herbert Clark Hoover, Melrose also operates Melrose High (967 students), Melrose Middle (886 students), and Roosevelt (406 students). See the Melrose district page for the complete list.