Hoover West Elementary School serves 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
588 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
18%
28%
Black
74%
16%
White
7%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hoover West Elementary School?
588 students attend Hoover West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hoover West Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hoover West Elementary School?
Hoover West Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hoover West Elementary School offer ?
Hoover West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hoover West Elementary School part of?
Hoover West Elementary School is part of Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157.
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