Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Herbert Hoover Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
9%
7%
White
77%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Herbert Hoover Elementary School?
297 students attend Herbert Hoover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Herbert Hoover Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herbert Hoover Elementary School?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Herbert Hoover Elementary School offer ?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Herbert Hoover Elementary School part of?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School is part of Iowa City Community School District.
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