Enrollment
363
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Batavia, IL
Hoover Wood Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Hoover Wood Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170522004397
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoover Wood Elem School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Batavia · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 363
- students enrolled
Hoover Wood Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Wood Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Batavia, IL.
School address
District: Batavia Usd 101 · Illinois
NCES ID 170522004397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoover Wood Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hoover Wood Elem School
Hoover Wood Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Batavia, Illinois, enrolling 363 students.
At 13.4:1, 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.
With 363 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 50/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Batavia's elementary schools, it stands alongside J B Nelson Elem School (482 students): Hoover Wood Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 16.6:1).
Batavia Usd 101 also operates Batavia Sr High School (1,690 students) and Sam Rotolo Middle Sch (1,080 students) alongside Hoover Wood Elem 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 Wood Elem School compares
Hoover Wood Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Illinois - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,437
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
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Hoover Wood Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Batavia Usd 101, which includes Hoover Wood Elem School.
$18,437
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.1%
State 23.9%
Federal 5.0%
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 Wood Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sam Rotolo Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| J B Nelson Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louise White Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Gustafson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoover Wood Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools in Batavia
3 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 Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hoover Wood Elem School
How many students attend Hoover Wood Elem School?
Hoover Wood Elem School has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Batavia, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover Wood Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoover Wood Elem School is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Wood Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Hoover Wood Elem School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Batavia, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoover Wood Elem School?
Hoover Wood Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Wood Elem School rank among elementary schools in Batavia?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Wood Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Batavia, 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 Batavia on the city page.
Is Hoover Wood Elem School a good school?
Hoover Wood Elem School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Batavia Usd 101?
Besides Hoover Wood Elem School, Batavia Usd 101 also operates Batavia Sr High School (1,690 students), Sam Rotolo Middle Sch (1,080 students), and J B Nelson Elem School (482 students). See the Batavia Usd 101 district page for the complete list.
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