Hoover Elementary School serves 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hoover Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hoover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hoover Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hoover Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hoover Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#728 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
2%
7%
White
86%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoover Elementary School's ranking?
Hoover Elementary School is ranked #728 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Hoover Elementary School often compared to?
Hoover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like College View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Hoover Elementary School?
407 students attend Hoover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hoover Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoover Elementary School?
Hoover Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hoover Elementary School offer ?
Hoover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hoover Elementary School part of?
Hoover Elementary School is part of Council Bluffs Community School District.
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