- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Calumet City, IL
Hoover Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Hoover Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171968002242
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoover Elem School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Calumet City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 571
- students enrolled
Hoover Elem School has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Elem School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Calumet City, IL.
School address
District: Hoover-Schrum Memorial Sd 157 · Illinois
NCES ID 171968002242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Hoover Elem School shrank from 556 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 171968002242 · Calumet City, IL Other · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Schrum Memorial School (274 students)
Hoover Elem School shrank from 556 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Hoover Elem School compares
Hoover Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$18,886
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Two or More 1.9%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Hoover Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Hoover-Schrum Memorial Sd 157 reports $18,886 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hoover Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schrum Memorial School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoover Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Calumet City
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hoover Elem School
How many students attend Hoover Elem School?
Hoover Elem School has 571 students enrolled. It is a public school in Calumet City, IL. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elem School is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoover Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Hoover Elem School is African American at 71.1% of enrollment, in Calumet City, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoover Elem School?
Hoover Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Hoover Elem School rank among schools in Calumet City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Elem School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Calumet City, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Calumet City on the city page.
What other schools are in Hoover-Schrum Memorial Sd 157?
Besides Hoover Elem School, Hoover-Schrum Memorial Sd 157 also operates Schrum Memorial School (274 students). See the Hoover-Schrum Memorial Sd 157 district page for the complete list.