Hoover Elementary School

148 N Oliphant
West Branch, IA 52358
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hoover 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 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 14:1 is equal to 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).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hoover Elementary School's student population of 378 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Hoover Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoover Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#905 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hoover Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
64%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hoover Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hoover Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hoover Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Hoover Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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 #905 out of 1,233 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 Tipton Elementary School, West Liberty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Hoover Elementary School?
378 students attend Hoover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hoover Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoover Elementary School?
Hoover Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hoover Elementary School offer ?
Hoover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hoover Elementary School part of?
Hoover Elementary School is part of West Branch Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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