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Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hooker Oak Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hooker Oak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Hooker Oak Elementary School's student population of 337 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1948
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hooker Oak Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hooker Oak Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3301 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
66%
20%
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hooker Oak Elementary School's ranking?
Hooker Oak Elementary School is ranked #3301 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hooker Oak Elementary School often compared to?
Hooker Oak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chico Country Day, Neal Dow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hooker Oak Elementary School?
337 students attend Hooker Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hooker Oak Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hooker Oak Elementary School?
Hooker Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hooker Oak Elementary School offer ?
Hooker Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hooker Oak Elementary School part of?
Hooker Oak Elementary School is part of Chico Unified School District.
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