Hoover Elementary School

Hoover Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K–5 and is part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District. Recent data indicate an enrollment of approximately 450–475 students, with a student-teacher ratio of about 12:1 to 16:1 depending on the source. Academic programming at Hoover emphasizes a thematic focus in biomedical science, health sciences, and engineering, reflecting its identification as a magnet offering in those areas. The student population is notably diverse: roughly 47–50% of students are from minority backgrounds (including Black, Asian, and Hispanic), and the remainder are White, with approximately half of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. In state assessment data, about 62 % of students at Hoover were proficient in mathematics and about 60 % in reading/English language arts, both above statewide averages of approximately 46 % (math) and 51 % (reading) for Minnesota. The most recently reported spending per pupil is around US $16,000. Locally, the Coon Rapids community is suburban in nature, with median home prices in the mid-$300,000 range, and the school carries a reputation for fostering STEM-oriented opportunities. In summary, Hoover Elementary shows strengths in student proficiency and instructional focus, while areas of promise include continuing to close achievement gaps and sustaining support for its diverse learners.

Hoover Elementary School – Biomedical, Health Sciences & Engineering was named a 2025 Top Magnet School of Excellence in January 2025. Only 94 schools in the country received this honor. The award shows how dedicated the school is to its STEM, health sciences, and engineering-focused curriculum, as well as its efforts to make sure that all students have equal access to it, get their families involved, and do well in school. School leaders stressed that this award is a sign of the hard work of teachers and the involvement of students and their families in making the school a challenging and fun place to learn. The award also shows that Hoover Elementary is becoming more well-known in the Coon Rapids area and the larger Anoka-Hennepin School District. This award not only honors the school's past successes, but it also sets it up for more innovation and success in providing specialized educational opportunities to its diverse student body.

Q1. What kinds of activities do Hoover Elementary School students do outside of school?

Ans. Hoover Elementary has many extracurricular activities for students, such as music programs, art clubs, STEM clubs, and sports teams that change with the seasons.

Q2. Does Hoover Elementary offer services for kids with special needs?

Ans. Yes, the school has special education programs and support services for students who learn differently or have disabilities.

Q3. What kinds of technology do students at Hoover Elementary have access to?

Ans. To help students learn in all subjects, they can use computers, tablets, interactive whiteboards, and educational software in the classroom.

Q4. Are there any ways for parents to get involved at Hoover Elementary?

Ans. Yes, parents can get involved through the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), volunteer programs, school events, and activities that help in the classroom.

Q5. Does Hoover Elementary offer language or ESL programs?

Ans. The school provides English as a Second Language (ESL) support and language development programs for students whose first language is not English.