Lou Henry Hoover Elementary

hoover.whittiercity.net

353 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Whittier, California, serving students within the Whittier City School District. The school is named in honor of Lou Henry Hoover, the former First Lady of the United States and a dedicated advocate for education and youth development. It maintains a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its diverse student body.

As part of the Whittier City School District, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its official website, the school keeps families connected with academic resources, district-wide initiatives, and school events. By fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents, Lou Henry Hoover Elementary aims to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging educational experience for all children in the local area.

353

Total Students

14.4

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lou Henry Hoover Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	318
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	13

Hispanic
318 (90.1 %)
White
18 (5.1 %)
Two or More
13 (3.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Whittier City Elementary
Phone:	(562)789-3150
Website:	http://hoover.whittiercity.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 49

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 56