Hoover Elementary School

Summary:

Hoover Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving 281 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Mt. Lebanon School District, which is ranked 14th out of 610 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hoover Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking between 9th and 138th out of over 1,500 schools in recent years. The school's PSSA test scores are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, including math, science, and English language arts. Hoover Elementary also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking 11th out of 1,495 Pennsylvania elementary schools for male students and 116th out of 1,229 schools for white students, both with 5-star ratings. Even students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform exceptionally well, with Hoover Elementary ranking 31st out of 1,414 Pennsylvania elementary schools in this category.

Hoover Elementary consistently outperforms the other elementary schools in the Mt. Lebanon School District, as well as the nearby Chartiers Valley Intermediate School and Dormont Elementary School, on PSSA test scores and statewide rankings. The school's exceptional performance can be attributed to a combination of factors, including its dedicated staff, ample resources, and the supportive environment of the Mt. Lebanon School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 37 Robb Hollow Rd
       Pittsburgh, PA  15243-1799


(412) 276-7411

District: Mt Lebanon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
69th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,024 Help


Students who attend Hoover Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jefferson Middle School
High:    Mt Lebanon Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  283

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.8%
Asian:
17.3%
Hispanic:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hoover Elementary School ranks better than 95.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Mt Lebanon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Hoover Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Mt Lebanon School District. Racial makeup is: White (72.8%), Asian (17.3%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary School is 14, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Mt Lebanon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hoover Elementary School is $16,024. 3 elementary schools in the Mt Lebanon School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hoover Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hoover Elementary School 69th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Hoover Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mt Lebanon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt Lebanon School District 14th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hoover Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.93 87th 1302 93.3%
2004 87.75 99th 1308 92.4%
2005 82.01 141st 1299 89.1%
2006 88.25 29th 1545 98.1%
2007 90.21 15th 1555 99.0%
2008 86.85 50th 1551 96.8%
2009 83.33 105th 1549 93.2%
2010 78.04 256th 1579 83.8%
2011 75.43 326th 1597 79.6%
2012 84.68 66th 1599 95.9%
2013 84.34 93rd 1519 93.9%
2014 86.66 47th 1467 96.8%
2016 89.45 65th 1554 95.8%
2017 89.00 70th 1547 95.5%
2018 93.37 9th 1530 99.4%
2019 91.66 32nd 1544 97.9%
2021 90.15 81st 1433 94.3%
2022 88.43 123rd 1534 92.0%
2023 87.85 138th 1534 91.0%
2024 90.96 69th 1526 95.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.43 31st 1414 97.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.65 167th 1488 88.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.20 11th 1495 99.3%
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Rank History for White students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.37 185th 1236 85.0%
2024 85.32 116th 1229 90.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Hoover Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Hoover Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 234 1 22 1 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1989 244 2 17 5 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1990 251 1 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1991 270 2 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1992 279 4 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1993 274 5 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1994 277 0 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1995 288 0 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1996 288 0 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1997 289 1 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1998 298 1 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1999 263 2 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2000 267 2 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2001 245 1 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2002 227 3 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2003 227 3 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2004 229 3 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2005 237 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2006 227 0 16 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2007 239 1 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2008 243 2 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2009 236 2 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2010 227 4 15 1 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2011 216 1 14 2 0 0 5 0 238
2012 195 1 16 4 0 0 7 0 223
2013 185 0 20 7 0 0 6 0 218
2014 183 0 27 6 0 0 5 0 221
2015 190 1 26 7 0 0 6 0 230
2016 188 1 29 5 0 0 4 0 227
2017 196 4 39 2 0 0 8 0 249
2018 213 4 44 2 0 0 12 0 275
2019 211 7 38 2 0 0 9 0 267
2020 232 7 49 8 0 0 12 0 308
2021 198 7 49 10 0 0 11 0 275
2022 200 8 50 9 0 0 8 0 275
2023 206 7 47 8 0 0 13 0 281
2024 206 6 49 11 0 0 11 0 283

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hoover Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 258 15.5 16.6 n/a
1989 268 16.0 16.7 n/a
1990 271 17.2 15.7 0
1991 293 17.3 16.9 n/a
1992 298 16.7 17.8 n/a
1993 294 14.0 21.0 n/a
1994 290 16.1 18.0 n/a
1995 296 16.5 17.9 n/a
1996 296 16.5 17.9 n/a
1997 301 21.7 13.9 n/a
1998 312 20.7 15.1 n/a
1999 276 17.5 15.8 n/a
2000 283 17.0 16.6 1.1
2001 262 17.0 15.4 0
2002 250 14.0 17.9 0
2003 250 14.0 17.9 0
2004 244 15.0 16.3 0
2005 239 15.7 15.2 0
2006 243 16.4 14.8 0
2007 252 16.8 15.0 0
2008 258 18.1 14.3 n/a
2009 251 18.4 13.6 n/a
2010 247 20.4 12.1 7.3
2011 238 19.0 12.4 11.3
2012 223 19.0 11.7 11.2
2013 218 18.4 11.8 11.9
2014 221 18.0 12.2 7.2
2015 230 18.0 12.7 8.3
2016 227 18.0 12.6 8.8
2017 249 18.2 13.6 8.8
2018 275 19.8 13.8 9.5
2019 267 19.8 13.4 14.2
2020 308 20.8 14.8 11.7
2021 275 20.2 13.6 12.4
2022 275 20.8 13.1 15.3
2023 281 20.1 13.9 18.5
2024 283 20.1 14.0 18.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hoover Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 258 15.5 16.6 n/a
1989 268 16.0 16.7 n/a
1990 271 17.2 15.7 0
1991 293 17.3 16.9 n/a
1992 298 16.7 17.8 n/a
1993 294 14.0 21.0 n/a
1994 290 16.1 18.0 n/a
1995 296 16.5 17.9 n/a
1996 296 16.5 17.9 n/a
1997 301 21.7 13.9 n/a
1998 312 20.7 15.1 n/a
1999 276 17.5 15.8 n/a
2000 283 17.0 16.6 1.1
2001 262 17.0 15.4 0
2002 250 14.0 17.9 0
2003 250 14.0 17.9 0
2004 244 15.0 16.3 0
2005 239 15.7 15.2 0
2006 243 16.4 14.8 0
2007 252 16.8 15.0 0
2008 258 18.1 14.3 n/a
2009 251 18.4 13.6 n/a
2010 247 20.4 12.1 7.3
2011 238 19.0 12.4 11.3
2012 223 19.0 11.7 11.2
2013 218 18.4 11.8 11.9
2014 221 18.0 12.2 7.2
2015 230 18.0 12.7 8.3
2016 227 18.0 12.6 8.8
2017 249 18.2 13.6 8.8
2018 275 19.8 13.8 9.5
2019 267 19.8 13.4 14.2
2020 308 20.8 14.8 11.7
2021 275 20.2 13.6 12.4
2022 275 20.8 13.1 15.3
2023 281 20.1 13.9 18.5
2024 283 20.1 14.0 18.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hoover Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $64 (0.4%) $15,627 (99.6%) $15,691
2020 $41 (0.3%) $13,791 (99.7%) $13,832
2021 $37 (0.2%) $15,992 (99.8%) $16,029
2022 $762 (4.8%) $15,262 (95.2%) $16,024

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hoover Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 32nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 138th of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hoover Elementary School)91.680
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hoover Elementary School)88.978.5
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Hoover Elementary School)81.884
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Hoover Elementary School)94.696
 1.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hoover Elementary School)94.677.6
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Hoover Elementary School)83.357.8
 25.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hoover Elementary School)9075
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Hoover Elementary School)85.174.5
 10.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Hoover Elementary School)94.696
 1.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hoover Elementary School)91.877.1
 14.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students267281
 5.2%
African American77
American Indian00
Asian3847
 23.7%
Hispanic28
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White211206
 2.4%
Two or More Races913
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.2%18.5%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hoover Elementary School

Students at Hoover Elementary School are 73% White, 17% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 283 students attended Hoover Elementary School.

Yes! Hoover Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 69th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Hoover Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jefferson Middle School
High : Mt Lebanon Senior High School


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