Neil Armstrong Elementary School vs. Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Should I attend Neil Armstrong Elementary School or Herbert Hoover Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Neil Armstrong Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Herbert Hoover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Neil Armstrong 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 55-59% (which is lower 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 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Herbert Hoover Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
282 students
395 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#887 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#285 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
17
-
Kindergarten Students
43
58
Grade 1 Students
47
61
Grade 2 Students
42
69
Grade 3 Students
46
66
Grade 4 Students
42
72
Grade 5 Students
45
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
10%
% Black
14%
6%
% White
60%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%