- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redwood City, CA
Hoover Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hoover Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063213004968
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoover Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 13
- elementary schools in Redwood City · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoover Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Elementary ranks #7 of 13 elementary schools in Redwood City, CA.
School address
District: Redwood City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063213004968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Hoover Elementary held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 063213004968 · Redwood City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 24.1:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: John F. Kennedy Middle (808 students)
Hoover Elementary held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hoover Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle
808 students
- Clifford Eleme
Clifford Elementary
698 students
- This school
Hoover Elementary
675 students
- Roy Cloud Elem
Roy Cloud Elementary
636 students
- Adelante Selby
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion
582 students
- North Star Aca
North Star Academy
527 students
What this shows Hoover Elementary reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoover Elementary compares
Hoover Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$20,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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
0
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.7%
White 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.4, Hoover Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Redwood City Elementary reports $20,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hoover Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clifford Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy Cloud Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Star Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoover Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Redwood City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory
Standard public school
711 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Clifford Elementary
Standard public school
698 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Roy Cloud Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Sandpiper Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
North Star Academy
Standard public school
527 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Orion Alternative
Alternative education program
512 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~675 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hoover Elementary
How many students attend Hoover Elementary?
Hoover Elementary has 675 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redwood City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoover Elementary?
74.1% of students at Hoover Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoover Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hoover Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment, in Redwood City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoover Elementary?
Hoover Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redwood City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Elementary ranks #7 of 13 elementary schools in Redwood City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Redwood City on the city page.
What other schools are in Redwood City Elementary?
Besides Hoover Elementary, Redwood City Elementary also operates John F. Kennedy Middle (808 students), Clifford Elementary (698 students), and Roy Cloud Elementary (636 students). See the Redwood City Elementary district page for the complete list.