Hoover Elementary School

1205 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hoover Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 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:

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School Overview

Hoover Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Hoover Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoover Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#728 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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65-69%
64%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-64%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
10%
12%
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Black
3%
7%
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White
84%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
403 students attend Hoover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hoover Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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