HERBERT CLARK HOOVER
Herbert Clark Hoover is a public elementary school that is part of the Melrose school district, located in Melrose, MA with about 269 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 20 teachers, Herbert Clark Hoover has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Clark Hoover Elementary School is a public school located in the suburban community of Melrose, Massachusetts. Serving students from kindergarten through grade five, the school is part of the Melrose Public Schools district. It is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment that emphasizes the development of the "whole child," focusing not only on core subjects like literacy and mathematics but also on social-emotional learning and community responsibility.
The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare students for middle school while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking. Located in a residential area, Hoover Elementary benefits from a close-knit neighborhood feel, providing a safe and nurturing campus where staff, students, and families collaborate to ensure every student feels valued and prepared for future success.
For more information, contact Herbert Clark Hoover at (781) 979-2180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2180
http://www.melroseschools.com
HERBERT CLARK HOOVER is a public school in Melrose, MA with about 269 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Melrose
- Total Students:
- 269
- Teachers:
- 20.77
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- 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 269 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HERBERT CLARK HOOVER is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.0%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.