Hoover Elementary School in N Mankato, Minnesota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hoover Elementary School is a suburban public school in N Mankato, Minnesota that is part of Mankato Area Public Schools. It serves 461 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.0:1. Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

461 Students

33 Teachers

1524 Hoover Dr

N Mankato, MN 56003 View local requests

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Hoover Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Marco

Ms. Palmer

Mrs. Sather

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Hoover Elementary School Demographics

32%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

18%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Hoover Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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