- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Council Bluffs, IA
Hoover Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hoover Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190822000422
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoover Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Council Bluffs · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoover Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Council Bluffs, IA.
School address
District: Council Bluffs Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190822000422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Hoover Elementary School shrank from 429 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 190822000422 · Council Bluffs, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 13.4:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln High School (1,333 students)
Hoover Elementary School shrank from 429 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Hoover Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
1,333 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,146 students
- Gerald W Kirn
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
913 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
855 students
- College View E 488
College View Elementary
488 students
- This school 401
Hoover Elementary School
401 students
What this shows Hoover Elementary School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoover Elementary School compares
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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 2% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Iowa - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,071
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Hoover Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Council Bluffs Comm School District reports $15,071 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hoover Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gerald W Kirn Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| College View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoover Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Council Bluffs
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
E a Kreft Primary School
Standard public school
502 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
College View Elementary
Standard public school
488 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
421 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Bloomer Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hoover Elementary School
How many students attend Hoover Elementary School?
Hoover Elementary School has 401 students enrolled. It is a public school in Council Bluffs, IA. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 9% 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 Hoover Elementary School?
35.7% of students at Hoover Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoover Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hoover Elementary School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Council Bluffs, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoover Elementary School?
Hoover Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Hoover Elementary School rank among schools in Council Bluffs?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Council Bluffs, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Council Bluffs on the city page.
What other schools are in Council Bluffs Comm School District?
Besides Hoover Elementary School, Council Bluffs Comm School District also operates Abraham Lincoln High School (1,333 students), Thomas Jefferson High School (1,146 students), and Gerald W Kirn Middle School (913 students). See the Council Bluffs Comm School District district page for the complete list.