Hoover Elementary School

890 Brockhurst St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hoover Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hoover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Hoover Elementary School's student population of 262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
262 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hoover Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoover Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8919 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hoover Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hoover Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hoover Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
48%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
31%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hoover Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Hoover Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hoover Elementary School's ranking?
Hoover Elementary School is ranked #8919 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hoover Elementary School often compared to?
Hoover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anna Yates Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hoover Elementary School?
262 students attend Hoover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hoover Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoover Elementary School?
Hoover Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hoover Elementary School offer ?
Hoover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hoover Elementary School part of?
Hoover Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Hoover Elementary School located?
Hoover Elementary School is located in the Hoover Foster neighborhood of Emeryville, CA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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