- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elkview, WV
Herbert Hoover High School
Federal NCES profile for Herbert Hoover High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540060000403
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herbert Hoover High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of West Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Elkview · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 782
- students enrolled
Herbert Hoover High School has class sizes larger than 99% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Hoover High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Elkview, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Herbert Hoover High School held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 540060000403 · Elkview, WV High · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 23.7:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Herbert Hoover High School held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Herbert Hoover High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,051 students
- Saint Albans H
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- South Charlest
South Charleston High School
874 students
- This school
Herbert Hoover High School
782 students
What this shows Herbert Hoover High School reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herbert Hoover High School compares
Herbert Hoover High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 81% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 81% above state mean
Top 99% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$14,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Two or More 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Herbert Hoover High School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herbert Hoover High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herbert Hoover High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high 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 (~782 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Herbert Hoover High School
How many students attend Herbert Hoover High School?
Herbert Hoover High School has 782 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elkview, WV. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 783 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert Hoover High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert Hoover High School is 23.7:1, which is 81% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herbert Hoover High School?
The largest demographic group at Herbert Hoover High School is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Elkview, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herbert Hoover High School?
Herbert Hoover High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Herbert Hoover High School rank among public schools in Elkview?
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Hoover High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Elkview, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Herbert Hoover High School, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Riverside High School (1,057 students), and Capital High School (1,051 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.