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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NESHAMINY SD·NCES 421641007161

Hoover El Sch

500 Trenton Rd, Langhorne, PA 19047 · (215) 809-6340 · Bucks County
GRADES KG–04ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL661 STUDENTS
Enrollment
661
Elementary
DISTRICT 574 · STATE 443
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
42 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 13.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
295 students
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 75%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
106
Grade 1
117
Grade 2
169
Grade 3
138
Grade 4
131
Student demographics
White
44868%
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
7511%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 16%
Black
487%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 14%
Asian
416%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
Two+
487%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
33751%
Female
32449%

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Test scores

PSSA + Keystone 2024-25 . % Proficient or Advanced
English Language Arts
57.1%
PA avg 51.1% . -4.8pp since 2023
Math
63.7%
PA avg 43.0% . +2.6pp since 2023
Source: PSSA + Keystone. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
64.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
58.5%
based on PA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+5.5pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
661
+38 (+6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
was 16.2:1
% White
68%
was 77%
% Hispanic
11%
was 6%
% Black
7%
was 7%
% Asian
6%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Hoover El Sch

Set in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, Hoover El Sch is a reasonably sized K-5 school, one of the schools within Neshaminy SD. It enrolls 661 students across grades K through 4. Compared to the state average of about 443 students per school, that is 49% larger than typical.

Neshaminy SD runs 10 schools in total, collectively educating 9,353 students. Hoover El Sch is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Hoover El Sch reports that the largest single group is White, at 68% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school records 11% Hispanic, 7% Black, 7% multiracial, 6% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 81% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Hoover El Sch logs 42 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.7:1. The state averages around 13.1:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. About 45% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Hoover El Sch sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 58.5%; this one delivers 64.0%.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Bucks County put median household earnings sit near $114,764, about 45% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 4%. Hoover El Sch is one of 123 public schools in Bucks County (combined enrollment of about 81,956 students).

The closest other public school is Valley El Sch, roughly 1.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. On composite proficiency, Hoover El Sch comes 2nd of 9 in the immediate cluster, higher than the nearby-schools average of 46.3%.

Hoover El Sch operates from a residential location.

Looking at the recent track record. Hoover El Sch's enrollment has climbed 6% since 2018, when it stood at 623 (now 661). Over the same period, the White share fell from 77% to 68%.

On allk12, the feed for Hoover El Sch typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Bucks County at a glance

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Population
647,461
Census ACS
Median income
$114,764
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
123
81,956 students

Quick facts

School name
Hoover El Sch
District
Neshaminy SD
Address
500 Trenton Rd, Langhorne, PA 19047
Phone
(215) 809-6340
County
Bucks County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–04
Total enrollment
661
Teachers (FTE)
42
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
295 (45%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
421641007161
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Neshaminy SD
Other schools in Langhorne
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Hoover El Sch
How large is Hoover El Sch?
Hoover El Sch enrolls approximately 661 students in grades KG-04.
Is Hoover El Sch an elementary, middle, or high school?
Hoover El Sch is an elementary school covering grades KG-04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover El Sch?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hoover El Sch is approximately 15.7:1 (42 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Hoover El Sch?
Hoover El Sch reports a student body of 68% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Black, 6% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Hoover El Sch public or private?
Hoover El Sch is a public K-12 school, overseen by Neshaminy SD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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