- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yakima, WA
Hoover Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hoover Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 531011001694
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoover Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #7 of 11
- schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoover Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: Yakima School District · Washington
NCES ID 531011001694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Hoover Elementary School held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 531011001694 · Yakima, WA Other · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 14.2:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis High School (2,359 students)
Hoover Elementary School held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hoover Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davis High Sch
Davis High School
2,359 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
2,258 students
- Franklin Middl 848
Franklin Middle School
848 students
- Wilson Middle 840
Wilson Middle School
840 students
- Lewis & Clark 815
Lewis & Clark Middle School
815 students
- This school 582
Hoover Elementary School
582 students
What this shows Hoover Elementary School reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoover Elementary School compares
Hoover Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 85% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Washington - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 582 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.4%
White 9.8%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Hoover Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yakima School District reports $18,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hoover Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Yakima
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Adams Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
East Valley Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Mcclure Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Barge-Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 14:1 students per teacher
Whitney Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Discovery Early Learning Center
Special-education school
303 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~582 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hoover Elementary School
How many students attend Hoover Elementary School?
Hoover Elementary School has 582 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yakima, WA. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoover Elementary School?
83.2% of students at Hoover Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoover Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hoover Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoover Elementary School?
Hoover Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Hoover Elementary School rank among schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 schools in Yakima, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Yakima on the city page.
What other schools are in Yakima School District?
Besides Hoover Elementary School, Yakima School District also operates Davis High School (2,359 students), Eisenhower High School (2,258 students), and Franklin Middle School (848 students). See the Yakima School District district page for the complete list.