Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School

Up until the 4th grade this school was great .. just takes one teacher to ruin it. My daughter loved this school, she was challenged and she learned allot up until she went into the 4th grade where she was put in Mr.Q's class. He use most of his teaching time to talk about his personal life and more than once did not contact us to go to special ceremonial events where our daughter was to receive an award. Also when we contacted him by email to ask questions he never would reply, so communication was very bad up until I had emailed the principle.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school. I'm a little disappointed that it is rated only a 4 out of 10. I believe it deserves a higher rating. Aside from that, the school is great. The faculty is amazing. Great teachers. Love that they have different organizations/clubs for the parents to be involved in. This school is BIG on caring for the education of the children. Not a very big school (which I like) compared to other over crowded schools. Their reading program is also very good. Hoover gets two thumbs up from me and my family.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school with a great bunch of teachers. The Principal is great, and the kids seem to be happy in their school environment. My only complaint is their rotation program. It makes NO SENSE. Their is no accountability, and I have no idea what my child does during that time, since I don't know her Rotation Teacher. My daughter and her friends say it is boring and learn nothing. My neighbors and kids seem to hate it. I don't see the value in it AT ALL. They really need to get their act together and dump this program. WASTE OF TIME!
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I cant say enough on how much I love this school! The teachers, staff and especially Ms. Schmierer are fantastic and genuinely care about the kids. My kids and my family have had a wonderful experience going to the school and attending their many events and fundraisers. It really does feel like a small community and the parental involvement is great although I do wish more parents would be more involved. I also want to give a big, big kudos to the Hoover Dad's Club. They have made this year such a wonderful, fun and exciting year! They have given their time and money for many of the events without ever wanting a thank you. They do it for the kids. I hope other schools will use them as an example and start a dad's club in their school. Go Hoover Hawks!
--Submitted by a parent

I have 2 children that attend Hoover. I have had a great experience with my children at the school. There is high level of parent involvement from fund-raisers to classroom tutoring. My children have been fortunate to have 2 great teachers: Ms. Ventura and Mrs. Suttuerfield. In the end, the success of your child will not depend on the school but the time parents put in with their children on school subjects. E.Ortega
--Submitted by a parent

I am not happy with this school. The children say curse words, and bully new kids. There are to many kids in a classroom, so the teacher is not able to help struggling students. The communicatation to parents about homework, and what their child needs help with are non existent. It seems more like move them in then move them out than really caring about the education and social integration of children.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has been at this school for two years now and I've never had any problems. Ms. Schmierer is a fantastic, caring principal with a top-notch staff, creating an environment that provides the perfect backdrop for student learning. Their after-school program is very good as well, and mixes homework help with social and recreational activities as well as physical exercise. And it's free!! I've often heard people say that Hoover is like a private school with its small, close-knit community and emphasis on character and academics, and I would have to agree. As far as public schools go, I think it's one of the best in the area.
--Submitted by a parent

Hoover is a truly amazing school....we love the principal and all the staff my lil girl is now in 5th grade and i would like to thank hoover for helping me make her a grate person.
--Submitted by a parent

The Teachers are great, and I love the entire scholastic environment. One thing I cannot stand about this school is their Rotation program.
--Submitted by a parent

A wonderful experience so far at Hoover School. The Principal is involved, professional, personable and dedicated. The teachers seem to really care about how the students are progressing academically and socially. I am very impressed with the schools commitment to reading and the Library.
--Submitted by a parent