Enrollment
335
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551626002105
Hoover Elementary — New Berlin, WI
Federal NCES profile for Hoover Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 57
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: West Allis-West Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoover Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hoover Elementary reports 335 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 62% above the Wisconsin average and 20% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 335 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Allis-West Milwaukee School District spends $16,804 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.3% from local sources (property taxes), 50.1% from the state, and 12.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hoover Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 62% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 57% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 62% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 63% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$16,804
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 335 Top 57% in Wisconsin — larger than 43% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 62.2% +62% vs state
NCES ID 551626002105
Student demographics
White 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
African American 20.6%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 335:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, which includes Hoover Elementary.
$16,804
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 50.1%
Federal 12.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Hoover Elementary
How many students attend Hoover Elementary?
Hoover Elementary has 335 students enrolled. It is a other school in New Berlin, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoover Elementary?
62.2% of students at Hoover Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoover Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hoover Elementary is White at 44.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in New Berlin, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoover Elementary?
Hoover Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.