- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bettendorf, IA
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Herbert Hoover Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190486000145
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herbert Hoover Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Bettendorf · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Herbert Hoover Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Hoover Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Bettendorf, IA.
School address
District: Bettendorf Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190486000145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Herbert Hoover Elementary School shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 190486000145 · Bettendorf, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 13.3:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Bettendorf High School (1,433 students)
Herbert Hoover Elementary School shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Herbert Hoover Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bettendorf Hig
Bettendorf High School
1,433 students
- Bettendorf Mid
Bettendorf Middle School
952 students
- Grant Wood Ele 433
Grant Wood Elementary School
433 students
- Mark Twain Ele 409
Mark Twain Elementary School
409 students
- Paul Norton El 403
Paul Norton Elementary School
403 students
- This school 359
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
359 students
What this shows Herbert Hoover Elementary School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herbert Hoover Elementary School compares
Herbert Hoover Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 26% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Iowa - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,724
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 7.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Herbert Hoover Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bettendorf Comm School District reports $11,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herbert Hoover Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettendorf High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bettendorf Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Wood Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Norton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herbert Hoover Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Bettendorf
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Riverdale Heights Elem School
Standard public school
628 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Pleasant View Elementary School
Standard public school
621 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Paul Norton Elementary School
Standard public school
403 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Forest Grove Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herbert Hoover Elementary School
How many students attend Herbert Hoover Elementary School?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bettendorf, IA. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert Hoover Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert Hoover Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herbert Hoover Elementary School?
26.9% of students at Herbert Hoover Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herbert Hoover Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Herbert Hoover Elementary School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Bettendorf, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herbert Hoover Elementary School?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Herbert Hoover Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bettendorf?
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Hoover Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Bettendorf, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bettendorf on the city page.
What other schools are in Bettendorf Comm School District?
Besides Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Bettendorf Comm School District also operates Bettendorf High School (1,433 students), Bettendorf Middle School (952 students), and Grant Wood Elementary School (433 students). See the Bettendorf Comm School District district page for the complete list.