Enrollment
464
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 191470002266
Herbert Hoover Elementary School — Iowa City, IA
Federal NCES profile for Herbert Hoover Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 26
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Iowa City Comm School District · Iowa
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15:1 Iowa avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herbert Hoover Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Herbert Hoover Elementary School reports 464 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Iowa state mean of 15:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 42.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% above the Iowa average and 18% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 464 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Iowa City Comm School District spends $16,397 per pupil district-wide, below the Iowa average of $17,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.7% from local sources (property taxes), 41.5% from the state, and 12.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Herbert Hoover Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Iowa state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 15:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▲ 16% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 77% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 16% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Iowa — lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,397
per pupil, district-wide
— below Iowa avg of $17,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 464 Top 77% in Iowa — larger than 23% of 1,326 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 13.3:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 42.3% +16% vs state
NCES ID 191470002266
Student demographics
White 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
African American 16.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 43.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 464:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.5%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iowa City Comm School District, which includes Herbert Hoover Elementary School.
$16,397
Per student
-5%
vs Iowa
Avg $17,211
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.7%
State 41.5%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
Similar other schools in Iowa City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ernest Horn Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Alexander Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Helen Lemme Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Grant Wood Elementary School
Standard public school
306 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Robert Lucas Elementary School
Standard public school
245 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
213 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Herbert Hoover Elementary School
How many students attend Herbert Hoover Elementary School?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School has 464 students enrolled. It is a other school in Iowa City, IA.
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 11% lower than the Iowa average of 15:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herbert Hoover Elementary School?
42.3% 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 43.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Iowa City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herbert Hoover Elementary School?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.