HOOVER ELEMENTARY

503 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hoover Elementary, located in North Mankato, Minnesota, is a public school serving students in the Mankato Area Public Schools district (District 77). The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of a larger district committed to equity and excellence, Hoover provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-age students while encouraging a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community.

The school is recognized for its welcoming atmosphere and its focus on creating a well-rounded educational experience that goes beyond traditional classroom instruction. By offering various programs and initiatives to support social-emotional learning and academic achievement, Hoover Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond. Its location in North Mankato places it at the heart of the community, serving as a hub for neighborhood families and an active participant in the wider Mankato educational landscape.

503

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOOVER ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	382
Hispanic	25
Black	58
Asian	10
Two or More	28

White
382 (75.9 %)
Black
58 (11.5 %)
Two or More
28 (5.6 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.0 %)
Asian
10 (2.0 %)

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:	No
District:	MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)388-5202
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 83

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HOOVER ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HOOVER ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	235	46.7%
Male	268	53.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th