Hoover Elementary

hoover.rcsdk8.net/

648 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Hoover Elementary School, located at 701 Charter St. in Redwood City, California, is a public school serving students in the Redwood City School District. Situated in a diverse urban neighborhood, the school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. It serves a significant population of English Language Learners and works closely with families to bridge the gap between home and classroom, often acting as a community hub for local residents.

The school's academic culture is characterized by a focus on literacy, math, and STEAM-integrated learning, aiming to prepare students for the demands of middle school and beyond. Hoover places a strong emphasis on community involvement, frequently hosting programs that support parent engagement and student well-being. By utilizing its location in the heart of Redwood City, the school strives to provide its students with the foundational skills and support systems necessary to succeed in a multicultural and rapidly evolving academic landscape.

648

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hoover Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	617
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
617 (95.2 %)
White
12 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.9 %)
Black
5 (0.8 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Redwood City Elementary
Phone:	(650)482-2408
Website:	http://hoover.rcsdk8.net/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	613
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 94

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 62