Hoover Elementary School

673 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hoover Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the West Valley area of Yakima, Washington, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Yakima School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing support services that cater to the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has access to equitable educational opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Hoover Elementary places a strong value on building a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs aimed at encouraging student participation and developing well-rounded interests. With a focus on creating a safe and welcoming campus culture, Hoover Elementary strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to become responsible and thoughtful citizens within the Yakima community.

673

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hoover Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	576
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
576 (85.6 %)
White
76 (11.3 %)
Two or More
10 (1.5 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)
Black
3 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Yakima School District
Phone:	(509)573-5900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	673
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	479
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 58

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 115