HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hoover Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 278 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 10 teachers, Hoover Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.

Hoover Elementary, located in the West Oakland neighborhood, serves as a public primary school within the Oakland Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to serving a diverse urban population, focusing on creating a supportive environment for students from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while striving to integrate social-emotional learning to help students succeed in both the classroom and the broader community.

The school operates as a neighborhood hub, often working to address the specific needs of the local area by fostering partnerships with families and community organizations. As part of a district-wide effort to improve educational outcomes, Hoover Elementary participates in initiatives aimed at boosting literacy, closing achievement gaps, and providing enrichment opportunities. With its central location on Brockhurst Street, the school remains a key institution for neighborhood residents, dedicated to providing a safe and consistent learning environment for its young student body.

For more information, contact Hoover Elementary at (510) 879-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.