Hoover Elementary School

273 MURRAY HILL TERRACE
BERGENFIELD, NJ 07621

www.bergenfield.org/Hoover

261 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hoover Elementary School, located on Murray Hill Terrace in Bergenfield, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the local community. As part of the Bergenfield Public School District, the school focuses on providing a foundational education in a suburban setting, emphasizing core academics, social development, and the integration of students into the broader school culture. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth and engagement through various classroom activities and community-focused programs.

Reflecting the character of the Bergenfield school system, Hoover Elementary prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a productive learning environment. The school typically follows the district’s comprehensive curriculum, which is designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. Through its location in a residential area, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, promoting both academic achievement and a sense of belonging within the Bergenfield community.

261

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hoover Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	179
Black	25
Asian	41
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
179 (68.6%)
Asian
41 (15.7%)
Black
25 (9.6%)
White
11 (4.2%)
Two or More
3 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Bergenfield Borough School District
Phone:	(201)385-8582
Website:	http://www.bergenfield.org/Hoover
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 29

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 42