Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hoover Wood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hoover Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hoover Wood Elementary School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
350 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Hoover Wood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoover Wood Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#462 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%

Hispanic
13%
28%

Black
10%
16%

White
67%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoover Wood Elementary School's ranking?
Hoover Wood Elementary School is ranked #462 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hoover Wood Elementary School often compared to?
Hoover Wood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J B Nelson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hoover Wood Elementary School?
350 students attend Hoover Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Hoover Wood Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoover Wood Elementary School?
Hoover Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hoover Wood Elementary School offer ?
Hoover Wood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hoover Wood Elementary School part of?
Hoover Wood Elementary School is part of Batavia USD 101 School District.
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