Enrollment
464
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Iowa City, 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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191470002266
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herbert Hoover Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Iowa City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Herbert Hoover Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Hoover Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Iowa City, IA.
School address
District: Iowa City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191470002266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-18% 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
What stands out at Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Herbert Hoover Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Iowa City, Iowa, enrolling 464 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 464 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 342 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #273, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Iowa City's public schools, it stands alongside Ernest Horn Elementary School (453 students): Herbert Hoover Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 12.9:1).
Iowa City Comm School District also operates Iowa City High School (1,666 students) and West Senior High School (1,514 students) alongside Herbert Hoover Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Herbert Hoover Elementary School compares
Herbert Hoover Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▲ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Iowa - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$13,920
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Herbert Hoover Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iowa City Comm School District, which includes Herbert Hoover Elementary School.
$13,920
Per student
+8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Herbert Hoover Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Junior High School | Larger | Similar 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
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 12.9:1 students per teacher
Alexander Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Helen Lemme Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Grant Wood Elementary School
Standard public school
306 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
Robert Lucas Elementary School
Standard public school
245 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
213 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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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 public 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 12.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 22% 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?
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% of enrollment, in Iowa City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herbert Hoover Elementary School?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Herbert Hoover Elementary School rank among schools in Iowa City?
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Hoover Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Iowa City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Iowa City on the city page.
Is Herbert Hoover Elementary School a good school?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Iowa City Comm School District?
Besides Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Iowa City Comm School District also operates Iowa City High School (1,666 students), West Senior High School (1,514 students), and Liberty High School (1,286 students). See the Iowa City Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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