Hooper Ave Elementary School

1517 HOOPER AVE TOMS RIVER NJ 08753

About Hooper Ave Elementary School

Hooper Avenue Elementary School, part of the Toms River Regional School District, collaborates with the community to ensure that children gain strong academic and personal foundations for the future. The school has achieved meaningful accomplishments, such as a student receiving the New Jersey School Counselor Association's Most Resilient Student Award, and its chorus participating in the American Young Voices program. Parents and families have access to many meaningful resources, including parent portals, handbooks, and a district calendar, which provide an information source for family engagement, involvement, and communication. Hooper Avenue Elementary School is well known for developing both academic skills in children and child-centered community spirit among families, being one of the top-rated elementary schools in New Jersey.

Contact Information

Address

1517 HOOPER AVE TOMS RIVER NJ 08753

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Phone

(732) 505-5850

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 44%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 44% in Math and 44% in Reading.
47
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
676
Total Students
$70490
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 95 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hooper Ave Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

95

of 205 in New Jersey

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM - 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 78.55%
Asian 1.18%
Hispanic 14.94%
Black 1.63%
Two+ Races 3.55%
Native Am. 0%
White
78.55%
Asian
1.18%
Hispanic
14.94%
Black
1.63%
Two+ Races
3.55%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 676
45.41%
307 Female
54.59%
369 Male

Student Population

676 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

338 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Hooper Ave Elementary School welcomed students on September 3 for the 2025-26 school year with enthusiasm, smiles, and an energetic learning environment.

FAQ

Q1: What specialized programming does Hooper Avenue Elementary offer?

A1: Hooper Avenue offers a Gifted & Talented program to provide enriched learning opportunities for students who are advanced.

Q2: How does the school encourage students to be physically fit?

A2: Hooper Avenue promotes physical fitness through physical education classes and sports after school.

Q3: What are the safety measures provided to students?

A3: The school provides a safe campus by monitoring entrances and conducting safety drills.

Q4: Does Hooper Avenue Elementary have a school garden or outdoor classroom?

A4: Yes, the school uses outside learning spaces for educational and engaging, experiential environmental learning.

Q5: How does the school integrate arts education into the curriculum?

A5: Hooper Avenue integrates music, visual arts, and drama into the curriculum as a form of creativity and expression.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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