Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hoover Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hoover Elementary School's student population of 505 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hoover Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoover Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#453 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
14%
12%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoover Elementary School's ranking?
Hoover Elementary School is ranked #453 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hoover Elementary School often compared to?
Hoover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monroe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Hoover Elementary School?
505 students attend Hoover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hoover Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoover Elementary School?
Hoover Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hoover Elementary School offer ?
Hoover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hoover Elementary School part of?
Hoover Elementary School is part of Mankato Public School District.
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