Herbert Hoover Elementary

www.dsusd.us

326 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Herbert Hoover Elementary School is a public school located in Indio, California, serving students as part of the Desert Sands Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging the resources of a larger district, Hoover Elementary provides students with access to a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing children for their future educational journeys.

Beyond the classroom, the school focuses on building a strong sense of community between students, staff, and families. With its location on Monroe Street, the school serves as a local hub for education in the Indio area, striving to provide equitable opportunities for all learners. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and academic calendars by visiting the Desert Sands Unified School District website.

326

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herbert Hoover Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	298
Black	2
Asian	6
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Hispanic
298 (91.4%)
Two or More
13 (4.0%)
White
6 (1.8%)
Asian
6 (1.8%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Desert Sands Unified
Phone:	(760)775-3820
Website:	http://www.dsusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 51