Serving 405 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Herbert Hoover Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Herbert Hoover Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herbert Hoover Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#318 out of 1233 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
7%
7%
White
73%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herbert Hoover Elementary School's ranking?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School is ranked #318 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Herbert Hoover Elementary School often compared to?
Herbert Hoover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mark Twain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Herbert Hoover Elementary School?
405 students attend Herbert Hoover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Herbert Hoover Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herbert Hoover Elementary School?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Herbert Hoover Elementary School offer ?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Herbert Hoover Elementary School part of?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School is part of Bettendorf Comm School District.
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