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Hoover Elementary School vs. Lewis & Clark Elementary School

Should you attend Hoover Elementary School or Lewis & Clark Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hoover Elementary School
1205 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
1603 Grand Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hoover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hoover Elementary School ranks in the top 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 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
406 students
288 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hoover Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lewis & Clark Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hoover Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hoover Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lewis & Clark Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#486 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
#905 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hoover Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lewis & Clark Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
78%
(Top 50% in IA)(22-23 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hoover Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lewis & Clark Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 50% in IA)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hoover Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lewis & Clark Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in IA)
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hoover Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lewis & Clark Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hoover Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lewis & Clark Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
25
Kindergarten Students
63
47
Grade 1 Students
65
44
Grade 2 Students
61
43
Grade 3 Students
43
35
Grade 4 Students
86
45
Grade 5 Students
70
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hoover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lewis & Clark Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hoover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lewis & Clark Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hoover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lewis & Clark Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hoover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lewis & Clark Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
83%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hoover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lewis & Clark Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hoover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lewis & Clark Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.30
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hoover Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lewis & Clark Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hoover Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lewis & Clark Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hoover Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lewis & Clark Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Council Bluffs Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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