Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School

6302 S. Alta Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the California state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 37%
  • : 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
358 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
37%
40%
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(18-19)
51%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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21:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
91%
56%
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Black
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5%
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White
5%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School?
358 students attend Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School offer ?
Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School part of?
Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School is part of Whittier City Elementary School District.

School Calendar

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Date
No School - Spring Break (Events)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School (Events)
June 07, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 37%
  • : 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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