Hooker Oak Elementary

291 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hooker Oak Elementary, located in the quiet, tree-lined neighborhood of Chico, California, is a distinct public school known for its emphasis on small-school intimacy and a robust community atmosphere. As part of the Chico Unified School District, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes the social-emotional growth of its students alongside their academic development. Its campus setting, tucked away from major thoroughfares, contributes to a close-knit feel where students, teachers, and families often maintain strong, long-term connections.

The school is widely recognized for its commitment to project-based learning and experiential education, often utilizing its natural surroundings to enhance the curriculum. By integrating hands-on activities with core academic standards, Hooker Oak aims to cultivate critical thinking and creativity in its student body. With a focus on individualized attention and a participatory school culture, the institution serves as a cornerstone for local families who value a personalized, inclusive, and community-oriented approach to elementary education.

291

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hooker Oak Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	50
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	31
American Indian	2

White
201 (69.1 %)
Hispanic
50 (17.2 %)
Two or More
31 (10.7 %)
Black
4 (1.4 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Chico Unified
Phone:	(530)891-3119
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hooker Oak Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hooker Oak Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	145	49.8%
Male	146	50.2%

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