Hoover School

Hoover School is a public elementary school in Lincoln Park, MI, serving 287 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Lincoln Park School District of the City of.

Hoover stands out for its extraordinary investment in students. The school spends $30,683 per student—roughly 50-60% more than other schools in its own district like James Foote School ($18,317) and Earl F Carr School ($20,593), and nearly 2.5 times what nearby Creative Montessori Academy spends. This funding supports a very favorable 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio, meaning your child will likely receive more individual attention than at neighboring schools with ratios of 15-18:1. The school serves a predominantly low-income population (88.85% qualify for free/reduced lunch), yet it ranks in the 66th percentile for supporting economically disadvantaged students—a sign that resources are making a difference. Most notably, Hispanic students at Hoover consistently perform exceptionally well, ranking in the 78th percentile statewide, far above the school's overall average.

There are some challenges to be aware of. Math proficiency drops sharply in 5th grade—only 21.2% of 5th graders are proficient compared to 43.2% of 3rd graders—a pattern that appears specific to Hoover rather than district-wide. Chronic absenteeism, while improving significantly (down from 50% to 36.5%), remains higher than the state average and more than double the rate at nearby Arno Elementary School in Allen Park. The school's overall ranking has been volatile year-to-year, swinging between the 14th and 61st percentiles over the past decade, partly due to its small size where individual classes can shift results. On the positive side, Hoover's 5th graders outperform district averages substantially in science (36.4% vs. 24.6%) and social studies (21.2% vs. 12%). If you're weighing options, Hoover offers exceptional staffing and targeted support for specific student groups, but you may want to ask about the 5th grade math transition and attendance support.