OLIVER HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

hoover.dadeschools.net/

617 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oliver Hoover Elementary School is a public school located in the Hammocks community of Miami, Florida, serving students in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Oliver Hoover, a dedicated educator who served as a principal in the Miami-Dade system for many years, and it operates with a commitment to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in grades PK through 5. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, focusing on literacy, mathematics, and science to prepare students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Oliver Hoover Elementary is known for being an integral part of the West Kendall neighborhood, fostering strong connections between parents, teachers, and the local community. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and programs designed to enrich the student experience and promote personal growth. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

617

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OLIVER HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	568
Black	17
Asian	10
Two or More	8

Hispanic
568 (92.1%)
Black
17 (2.8%)
White
14 (2.3%)
Asian
10 (1.6%)
Two or More
8 (1.3%)

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:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)385-4382
Website:	http://hoover.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 79

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for OLIVER HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	79
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	109
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for OLIVER HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	290	47%
Male	327	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)