Serving 599 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Herbert Hoover Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 599 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Herbert Hoover Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herbert Hoover Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Herbert Hoover Elementary School's ranking?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School is ranked #2833 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Herbert Hoover Elementary School?
599 students attend Herbert Hoover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Herbert Hoover Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herbert Hoover Elementary School?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Herbert Hoover Elementary School offer ?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Herbert Hoover Elementary School part of?
I attended this school back in late 1950's and have fond memories. They provided a high quality education.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Bob
58/2/2017
I also was at the dedication when Herbert Hoover delivered the dedication. I don't remember the year but I think it was 1950 or 1951. They had not yet planted the grass and we stood in some muddy soil which everyone later tracked into the brand new school!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Don
510/27/2014
I was in the first class when it was a new elementary school and at the dedication when President Hoover spoke.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - norml
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 599 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
