At a glance
Reported students
660
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52.06
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
987
Hoover El: 660 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 663
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60.74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What the reported data says about Hoover El
Hoover El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Katy. It is one of 94 current school records connected to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. NCES reports 660 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, below the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (62.6%) and Black (24.5%). English learners represent 35% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hoover El
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.06 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 35%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.8%
- Hispanic62.6%
- Black24.5%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lowery El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
660 reported students
Yeager El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
708 reported students
Frazier El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
601 reported students
Francone El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
734 reported students
Emmott El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
583 reported students
Lieder El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
742 reported students
Public schools near Hoover El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jowell El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | 03–05 | 574 | 0.1 mi |
| McFee El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 961 | 0.8 mi |
| Harmony Science Academy - Cypress Elementary · Charter · Harmony Public Schools - Houston North | KG–05 | 656 | 0.9 mi |
| Duryea El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 1,089 | 1 mi |
| Emery El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 974 | 1.2 mi |
| Walker El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 984 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hoover El
What grades does Hoover El serve?
Hoover El reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
How many students attend Hoover El?
Hoover El reported 660 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 663 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hoover El?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 660 students and 52.06 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hoover El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hoover El is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Cypress-Fairbanks ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hoover El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hoover El in?
Hoover El is part of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, based in Cypress, TX, which operates 94 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hoover El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jowell El (0.1 mi), McFee El (0.8 mi), Harmony Science Academy - Cypress (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.