Hoover Elementary School

Summary:

Hoover Elementary School is a public elementary school in Yakima, Washington, serving 673 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Yakima School District, which is ranked 230 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hoover Elementary stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (85.59%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 63.35% to 92.05% Hispanic. Academically, Hoover consistently underperforms the district and state in English Language Arts and Math proficiency, with only 27.03% of students proficient in ELA in 2023-2024, compared to 34.12% in the district and 52.63% statewide. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.61% to 88.41%, higher than surrounding schools. Despite increased spending per student, from $8,587 in 2019-2020 to $20,577 in 2021-2022, Hoover's academic outcomes have not improved, and it maintains a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 16.1 to 18.1.

Hoover Elementary's struggles are unique compared to nearby schools like Roosevelt Elementary School, Martin Luther King Junior Elementary, and Garfield Elementary School. Addressing the academic and resource challenges at Hoover will require a comprehensive and targeted approach, with a focus on effective instructional practices, student support services, and efficient resource allocation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 400 W Viola Ave
       Yakima, WA  98902-5697


(509) 573-5900

District: Yakima School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1052nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,577 Help


Students who attend Hoover Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lewis & Clark Middle School
High:    Davis High School
    Eisenhower High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  673

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.6%
White:
11.3%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.4% Help


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Compare Details Hoover Elementary School ranks worse than 90.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 9th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Yakima School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Hoover Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Yakima School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85.6%), White (11.3%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary School is 16.1. 11 elementary schools in the Yakima School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hoover Elementary School is $20,577, which is the 4th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Yakima School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hoover Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hoover Elementary School 1052nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Hoover Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Yakima School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Yakima School District 230th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hoover Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 7.91 989th 1026 3.6%
2005 35.48 715th 1031 30.6%
2006 13.30 975th 1051 7.2%
2007 10.48 1009th 1069 5.6%
2008 9.30 1014th 1067 5.0%
2009 15.99 960th 1072 10.4%
2010 13.38 1009th 1088 7.3%
2011 9.42 1048th 1092 4.0%
2012 9.28 1046th 1097 4.6%
2013 9.22 1064th 1106 3.8%
2015 8.43 1015th 1067 4.9%
2016 12.19 966th 1053 8.3%
2017 6.82 1025th 1056 2.9%
2018 8.65 1011th 1054 4.1%
2019 7.16 1087th 1130 3.8%
2021 9.19 1059th 1107 4.3%
2022 7.16 1133rd 1169 3.1%
2023 10.19 1101st 1169 5.8%
2024 14.27 1052nd 1168 9.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.57 186th 333 44.1%
2023 11.79 250th 254 1.6%
2024 20.88 269th 320 15.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.77 335th 339 1.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.60 732nd 835 12.3%
2019 14.98 918th 979 6.2%
2021 19.09 768th 854 10.1%
2022 13.51 968th 1019 5.0%
2023 15.48 943rd 1013 6.9%
2024 26.58 811th 1024 20.8%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.32 13th 61 78.7%
2019 38.97 36th 64 43.8%
2022 62.66 9th 45 80.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.32 929th 1004 7.5%
2019 8.76 1023rd 1068 4.2%
2021 4.52 1004th 1008 0.4%
2022 4.16 1098th 1100 0.2%
2023 8.26 1059th 1094 3.2%
2024 18.11 937th 1093 14.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.54 973rd 999 2.6%
2019 6.52 1045th 1075 2.8%
2021 17.64 874th 1025 14.7%
2022 12.42 1023rd 1113 8.1%
2023 11.70 1020th 1099 7.2%
2024 11.29 1025th 1099 6.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.41 413th 540 23.5%
2019 18.86 622nd 697 10.8%
2021 20.49 433rd 501 13.6%
2022 17.86 640th 694 7.8%
2023 19.91 560th 633 11.5%
2024 29.58 483rd 651 25.8%
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Rank History for White students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 4.55 937th 943 0.6%
2022 7.36 1009th 1031 2.1%
2023 12.01 952nd 1011 5.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hoover Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 450 23 3 61 14 n/a n/a 0 551
1989 444 24 8 66 11 n/a n/a 0 553
1990 449 21 8 89 8 n/a n/a 0 575
1991 449 23 7 98 13 n/a n/a 0 590
1992 417 25 5 122 8 n/a n/a 0 577
1993 372 15 4 132 17 n/a n/a 0 540
1994 412 19 13 199 17 n/a n/a 0 660
1995 336 13 8 239 15 n/a n/a 0 611
1996 336 13 8 239 15 n/a n/a 0 611
1997 330 18 9 252 14 n/a n/a 0 623
1998 283 21 9 266 17 n/a n/a 0 596
1999 271 19 8 258 8 n/a n/a 0 564
2000 269 19 11 255 10 n/a n/a 0 564
2001 256 19 7 246 12 n/a n/a 0 540
2002 220 10 4 325 6 n/a n/a 0 565
2003 220 10 4 325 6 n/a n/a 0 565
2004 207 10 2 328 7 n/a n/a 0 554
2005 177 14 6 332 12 n/a n/a 0 541
2006 168 13 4 348 22 n/a n/a 0 555
2007 159 11 6 352 24 n/a n/a 0 552
2008 131 10 6 385 17 n/a n/a 0 549
2009 127 12 10 435 15 n/a n/a 0 599
2010 130 12 8 433 13 n/a n/a 0 596
2011 96 4 1 494 7 2 12 0 616
2012 101 5 1 520 4 1 14 0 646
2013 107 4 1 567 6 0 12 0 697
2014 101 6 2 599 6 2 14 0 730
2015 99 6 3 603 7 3 10 0 731
2016 92 4 2 637 3 1 9 0 748
2017 79 3 1 639 5 4 12 0 743
2018 74 2 1 660 5 5 14 0 761
2019 99 1 0 702 9 5 13 0 829
2020 100 1 0 662 8 5 11 0 787
2021 97 1 0 599 8 0 14 0 719
2022 87 0 2 610 5 0 10 0 714
2023 76 3 2 576 5 1 10 0 673

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hoover Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 551 34.0 16.2 0
1989 553 32.0 17.2 n/a
1990 575 34.0 16.9 0
1991 590 35.8 16.4 n/a
1992 577 33.0 17.4 n/a
1993 540 35.7 15.1 n/a
1994 660 33.6 19.6 n/a
1995 611 33.6 18.2 n/a
1996 611 33.6 18.2 n/a
1997 623 31.8 19.6 n/a
1998 596 32.1 18.6 n/a
1999 564 28.3 19.9 n/a
2000 564 29.7 19.0 n/a
2001 540 32.1 16.8 n/a
2002 565 33.4 16.9 85.8
2003 565 33.4 16.9 85.8
2004 554 31.0 17.9 87
2005 541 31.1 17.4 87.6
2006 555 29.0 19.1 91.2
2007 552 30.2 18.3 78.6
2008 549 30.6 17.9 87.4
2009 599 30.6 19.6 88.8
2010 596 32.7 18.2 89.6
2011 616 32.1 19.1 77.1
2012 646 30.1 21.3 86.4
2013 697 33.3 20.8 91.5
2014 730 n/a n/a 91.9
2015 731 37.0 19.7 82.4
2016 748 31.0 24.1 89.6
2017 743 34.1 21.7 86.3
2018 761 34.1 22.3 79.8
2019 829 32.9 25.1 70.4
2020 787 40.1 19.6 86.9
2021 719 39.5 18.1 82.6
2022 714 40.2 17.7 83.8
2023 673 41.6 16.1 88.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hoover Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 551 34.0 16.2 0
1989 553 32.0 17.2 n/a
1990 575 34.0 16.9 0
1991 590 35.8 16.4 n/a
1992 577 33.0 17.4 n/a
1993 540 35.7 15.1 n/a
1994 660 33.6 19.6 n/a
1995 611 33.6 18.2 n/a
1996 611 33.6 18.2 n/a
1997 623 31.8 19.6 n/a
1998 596 32.1 18.6 n/a
1999 564 28.3 19.9 n/a
2000 564 29.7 19.0 n/a
2001 540 32.1 16.8 n/a
2002 565 33.4 16.9 85.8
2003 565 33.4 16.9 85.8
2004 554 31.0 17.9 87
2005 541 31.1 17.4 87.6
2006 555 29.0 19.1 91.2
2007 552 30.2 18.3 78.6
2008 549 30.6 17.9 87.4
2009 599 30.6 19.6 88.8
2010 596 32.7 18.2 89.6
2011 616 32.1 19.1 77.1
2012 646 30.1 21.3 86.4
2013 697 33.3 20.8 91.5
2014 730 n/a n/a 91.9
2015 731 37.0 19.7 82.4
2016 748 31.0 24.1 89.6
2017 743 34.1 21.7 86.3
2018 761 34.1 22.3 79.8
2019 829 32.9 25.1 70.4
2020 787 40.1 19.6 86.9
2021 719 39.5 18.1 82.6
2022 714 40.2 17.7 83.8
2023 673 41.6 16.1 88.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Hoover Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201692.4%0.0%5.9%1.7%95.0%95.0%95.8%98.3%100.0%95.0%
201794.2%0.8%0.0%1.7%0.8%95.0%95.0%98.4%96.7%96.7%95.0%
201896.7%0.0%0.0%2.5%0.0%99.2%98.3%100.0%98.3%100.0%98.3%
201985.7%0.0%0.0%1.7%1.7%89.1%88.2%94.1%89.9%89.1%88.2%
202096.4%0.0%0.9%2.7%0.0%99.1%98.2%99.1%97.3%98.2%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.2%
202196.8%0.0%0.0%1.1%2.1%96.8%96.8%97.9%97.9%96.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%96.8%
202295.8%0.0%0.0%2.1%1.0%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%99.0%99.0%99.0%97.9%
202396.9%2.1%0.0%1.0%1.0%97.9%97.9%100.0%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%
202495.7%0.0%1.1%0.0%1.1%95.7%95.7%98.9%96.7%95.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%95.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Hoover Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201996.2%0.0%0.0%0.5%99.9%99.9%99.6%99.9%99.9%99.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hoover Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,010 (8.9%) $10,312 (91.1%) $11,322
2020 $950 (11.1%) $7,637 (88.9%) $8,587
2021 $1,550 (8.6%) $16,379 (91.3%) $17,930
2022 $3,263 (15.9%) $17,314 (84.1%) $20,577

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hoover Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1087th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1101st of 1169 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hoover Elementary School)16.715.1
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Yakima School District)41.727.2
 14.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Hoover Elementary School)19.812.9
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Yakima School District)45.228.4
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hoover Elementary School)3428.3
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Yakima School District)40.726.7
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Hoover Elementary School)39.625.5
 14.2%
   4th Grade Math (Yakima School District)39.526.9
 12.7%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hoover Elementary School)29.728
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Yakima School District)41.731.6
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Hoover Elementary School)22.323.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Yakima School District)32.420.5
 11.9%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Hoover Elementary School)17.126.9
 9.7%
   5th Grade Science (Yakima School District)32.327.8
 4.6%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hoover Elementary School)27.224.2
 3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Yakima School District)42.133.6
 8.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Hoover Elementary School)27.421.1
 6.3%
   All Grades Math (Yakima School District)33.520.3
 13.2%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Hoover Elementary School)17.126.9
 9.7%
   All Grades Science (Yakima School District)3429.9
 4%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students829673
 18.8%
African American13
 200%
American Indian95
 44.4%
Asian02
Hispanic702576
 17.9%
Pacific Islander51
 80%
White9976
 23.2%
Two or More Races1310
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.4%88.4%
 18%


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Students at Hoover Elementary School are 86% Hispanic, 11% White, 1% Two or more races.

Hoover Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.9% of Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Hoover Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lewis & Clark Middle School
High : Davis High School
High : Eisenhower High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 673 students attended Hoover Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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