Enrollment
640
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Schaumburg, IL
Hoover Math and Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hoover Math and Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173474003645
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoover Math and Science Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in Schaumburg · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 640
- students enrolled
Hoover Math and Science Academy has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Math and Science Academy ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Schaumburg, IL.
School address
District: Schaumburg Ccsd 54 · Illinois
NCES ID 173474003645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoover Math and Science Academy compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hoover Math and Science Academy
Hoover Math and Science Academy is a mid-sized elementary school in Schaumburg, Illinois, enrolling 640 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 640 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Asian (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Schaumburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Michael Collins Elem School (789 students): Hoover Math and Science Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 13.8:1).
Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Michael Collins Elem School (789 students) and Robert Frost Jhs (737 students) alongside Hoover Math and Science Academy.
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 Math and Science Academy compares
Hoover Math and Science Academy on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$19,058
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 640 Top 18% in Illinois - larger than 82% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 52.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173474003645
Student demographics
White 39.7%
Asian 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Hoover Math and Science Academy is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.0%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schaumburg Ccsd 54, which includes Hoover Math and Science Academy.
$19,058
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.0%
State 29.5%
Federal 5.5%
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 Math and Science Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Collins Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret Mead Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoover Math and Science Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Schaumburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Michael Collins Elem School
Standard public school
789 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Jane Addams Jhs
Standard public school
695 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Winston Churchill Elem School
Standard public school
572 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Buzz Aldrin Elem School
Standard public school
567 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Campanelli Elem School
Standard public school
555 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch
Standard public school
527 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Hoover Math and Science Academy
How many students attend Hoover Math and Science Academy?
Hoover Math and Science Academy has 640 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Schaumburg, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover Math and Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoover Math and Science Academy is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoover Math and Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hoover Math and Science Academy is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Schaumburg, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoover Math and Science Academy?
Hoover Math and Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Math and Science Academy rank among elementary schools in Schaumburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Math and Science Academy ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Schaumburg, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Schaumburg on the city page.
Is Hoover Math and Science Academy a good school?
Hoover Math and Science Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois 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 Schaumburg Ccsd 54?
Besides Hoover Math and Science Academy, Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Michael Collins Elem School (789 students), Robert Frost Jhs (737 students), and Margaret Mead Jhs (702 students). See the Schaumburg Ccsd 54 district page for the complete list.