HERBERT HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Herbert Hoover Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Palo Alto Unified school district, located in Palo Alto, CA with about 397 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Herbert Hoover Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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, located in the Charleston Meadow neighborhood of Palo Alto, California, is a highly regarded public school within the Palo Alto Unified School District. Known for its strong academic focus and nurturing community environment, the school serves a diverse student body from kindergarten through fifth grade. It is widely recognized for its commitment to high educational standards, modern instructional methods, and a robust emphasis on both core curriculum subjects and social-emotional learning.
Beyond its academic reputation, Hoover Elementary is noted for its active and engaged parent community, which plays a significant role in supporting school programs and extracurricular activities. The campus features well-maintained facilities designed to foster creativity and collaboration among students. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the challenges of middle school while cultivating a lifelong love of learning within a supportive, inclusive atmosphere.
For more information, contact Herbert Hoover Elementary at (650) 320-8106 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Palo Alto, CA 94306-4236
(650) 320-8106
HERBERT HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Palo Alto, CA with about 397 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Palo Alto Unified
- Total Students:
- 397
- Teachers:
- 19.04
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 397 students
- Asian
- 65.7%
- Two or more races
- 13.9%
- White
- 10.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.8%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.3%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.