Hoover Early Learning School serves 194 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hoover Early Learning School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Hoover Early Learning School's student population of 194 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 775% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hoover Early Learning School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
26%
12%
White
39%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hoover Early Learning School?
194 students attend Hoover Early Learning School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Hoover Early Learning School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoover Early Learning School?
Hoover Early Learning School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hoover Early Learning School offer ?
Hoover Early Learning School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hoover Early Learning School part of?
Hoover Early Learning School is part of Rochester 51±¬ÁÏ District.
In what neighborhood is Hoover Early Learning School located?
Hoover Early Learning School is located in the Viking Park neighborhood of Rochester, MN. There are 1 other public schools located in Viking Park.
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