Hooker Oak Elementary

Hooker Oak Elementary operates as a low-enrollment primary school in Chico, California, operated by Chico Unified. Current enrollment sits at 337 students spanning grades K through 5. By comparison, California's public schools average about 465 students each, so Hooker Oak Elementary sits 28% below that benchmark.

Across the 22 schools in Chico Unified (12,260 students total), Hooker Oak Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Hooker Oak Elementary logs that the largest single group is White, at 66% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school lists 17% Hispanic, 14% multiracial. Compared to Butte County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, Hooker Oak Elementary records 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 21.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 22.3:1, putting Hooker Oak Elementary tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 47% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Butte County (around 63%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Butte County put median household income runs about $67,928, roughly 32% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Butte County runs 96 public schools (combined enrollment of about 29,730 students), of which Hooker Oak Elementary is one.

The closest other public school is Neal Dow Elementary, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in an urban setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count showed little movement: 330 students in 2018 compared to 337 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share fell from 71% to 66%.

On the community side, the feed for Hooker Oak Elementary typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.