- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Neenah, WI
Hoover Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hoover Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551032001344
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoover Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Neenah · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoover Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Neenah, WI.
School address
District: Neenah Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551032001344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Hoover Elementary shrank from 236 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-19.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 551032001344 · Neenah, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 13.1:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Neenah High (2,013 students)
Hoover Elementary shrank from 236 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-19.9%). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Hoover Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neenah High
Neenah High
2,013 students
- Shattuck Middl
Shattuck Middle
1,913 students
- Horace Mann Mi 519
Horace Mann Middle
519 students
- Wilson Element 401
Wilson Elementary
401 students
- Tullar Element 343
Tullar Elementary
343 students
- This school 236
Hoover Elementary
236 students
What this shows Hoover Elementary reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoover Elementary compares
Hoover Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,849
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Neenah Joint School District reports $11,849 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neenah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shattuck Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tullar Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Neenah
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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hoover Elementary
How many students attend Hoover Elementary?
Hoover Elementary has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Neenah, WI. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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?
55.9% of students at Hoover Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoover Elementary?
Hoover Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 rank among schools in Neenah?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Neenah, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Neenah on the city page.
What other schools are in Neenah Joint School District?
Besides Hoover Elementary, Neenah Joint School District also operates Neenah High (2,013 students), Shattuck Middle (1,913 students), and Horace Mann Middle (519 students). See the Neenah Joint School District district page for the complete list.