Enrollment
661
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Langhorne, PA
Hoover El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hoover El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421641007161
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoover El Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Langhorne · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoover El Sch has class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Langhorne, PA.
School address
District: Neshaminy Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421641007161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoover El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hoover El Sch
Hoover El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, enrolling 661 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 661 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 622 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #486, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Langhorne's elementary schools, it stands alongside Maple Point Ms (1,296 students): Hoover El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 16.2:1).
Neshaminy Sd also operates Neshaminy Hs (2,916 students) and Maple Point Ms (1,296 students) alongside Hoover El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hoover El Sch compares
Hoover El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 41% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$18,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Hoover El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Neshaminy Sd, which includes Hoover El Sch.
$18,208
Per student
+1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.1%
State 24.6%
Federal 4.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hoover El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neshaminy Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Point Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poquessing Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tawanka El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandburg Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoover El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,916
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Langhorne
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~661 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hoover El Sch
How many students attend Hoover El Sch?
Hoover El Sch has 661 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Langhorne, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoover El Sch is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoover El Sch?
34.4% of students at Hoover El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoover El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hoover El Sch is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Langhorne, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoover El Sch?
Hoover El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hoover El Sch rank among elementary schools in Langhorne?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Langhorne, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Langhorne on the city page.
Is Hoover El Sch a good school?
Hoover El Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Neshaminy Sd?
Besides Hoover El Sch, Neshaminy Sd also operates Neshaminy Hs (2,916 students), Maple Point Ms (1,296 students), and Poquessing Ms (966 students). See the Neshaminy Sd district page for the complete list.
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