Serving 491 students in grades 5-6, W E Hoover Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
W E Hoover Elementary School's student population of 491 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W E Hoover Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W E Hoover Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2686 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
66%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W E Hoover Elementary School's ranking?
W E Hoover Elementary School is ranked #2686 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are W E Hoover Elementary School often compared to?
W E Hoover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Azle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend W E Hoover Elementary School?
491 students attend W E Hoover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of W E Hoover Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W E Hoover Elementary School?
W E Hoover Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W E Hoover Elementary School offer ?
W E Hoover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is W E Hoover Elementary School part of?
W E Hoover Elementary School is part of Azle Independent School District.
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