HERBERT HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Herbert Hoover Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Desert Sands Unified school district, located in Indio, CA with about 440 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Herbert Hoover Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Herbert Hoover Elementary School is a public school located in Indio, California, serving students as part of the Desert Sands Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging the resources of a larger district, Hoover Elementary provides students with access to a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing children for their future educational journeys.

Beyond the classroom, the school focuses on building a strong sense of community between students, staff, and families. With its location on Monroe Street, the school serves as a local hub for education in the Indio area, striving to provide equitable opportunities for all learners. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and academic calendars by visiting the Desert Sands Unified School District website.

For more information, contact Herbert Hoover Elementary at (760) 775-3820 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

44-300 Monroe St.
Indio, CA 92201-3011
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HERBERT HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Indio, CA with about 440 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
440
Teachers:
19.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 440 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HERBERT HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
91.8%
White
3.6%
Black or African American
2.5%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian
0.5%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.