Enrollment
524
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Livonia, MI
Hoover Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hoover Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262184005887
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoover Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Livonia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoover Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Livonia, MI.
School address
District: Livonia Public Schools School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262184005887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoover Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hoover Elementary School
Hoover Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Livonia, Michigan, enrolling 524 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.0% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 524 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 380 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Livonia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Grand River Academy (727 students): Hoover Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.7:1 vs 19.1:1).
Livonia Public Schools School District also operates Stevenson High School (1,523 students) and Franklin High School (1,272 students) alongside Hoover Elementary School.
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 Elementary School compares
Hoover Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 72% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Hoover Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livonia Public Schools School District, which includes Hoover Elementary School.
$14,667
Per student
+9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 7.2%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holmes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frost Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoover Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,227
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Livonia
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 Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~524 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hoover Elementary School
How many students attend Hoover Elementary School?
Hoover Elementary School has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Livonia, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoover Elementary School?
15.0% of students at Hoover Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoover Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hoover Elementary School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Livonia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoover Elementary School?
Hoover Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hoover Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Livonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Livonia, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Livonia on the city page.
Is Hoover Elementary School a good school?
Hoover Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan 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 Livonia Public Schools School District?
Besides Hoover Elementary School, Livonia Public Schools School District also operates Stevenson High School (1,523 students), Franklin High School (1,272 students), and Churchill High School (1,227 students). See the Livonia Public Schools School District district page for the complete list.
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