HERBERT HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Herbert Hoover Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Iowa City Comm School District school district, located in Iowa City, IA with about 296 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Herbert Hoover Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School, located at 2200 E Court St in Iowa City, IA, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Iowa City Community School District. Named after the 31st U.S. President, who was born in nearby West Branch, Iowa, the school is situated in a residential area and plays a central role in the daily lives of its students and their families. It is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes core academic foundations while encouraging the social and emotional development of children in their formative years.
The school's programming typically focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for middle school transitions, often supported by active parent-teacher involvement and various community-based activities. As part of the Iowa City Community School District, Herbert Hoover Elementary aligns its educational goals with state standards, striving to provide equitable opportunities for a diverse student body. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or current extracurricular offerings are encouraged to visit their official district portal or contact the school office directly for the most up-to-date information.
For more information, contact Herbert Hoover Elementary School at (319) 688-1110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1110
HERBERT HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Iowa City, IA with about 296 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Iowa City Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 296
- Teachers:
- 24.43
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 296 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HERBERT HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.1%
- Black or African American
- 8.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 44.3%
- Male
- 55.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.