Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-5, 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Hoover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Hoover Elementary School's student population of 387 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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 0.64, which is more 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
#1164 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
56%
7%
White
20%
72%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Hoover Elementary School is ranked #1164 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 Maple Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Hoover Elementary School?
387 students attend Hoover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hoover Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoover Elementary School?
Hoover Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hoover Elementary School offer ?
Hoover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hoover Elementary School part of?
Hoover Elementary School is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Hoover Elementary School located?
Hoover Elementary School is located in the Cedar Hills neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA. There are 3 other public schools located in Cedar Hills.
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