Hoover Elementary School

1205 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hoover Elementary School, located at 1205 North Broadway in Council Bluffs, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Council Bluffs Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and utilizing modern instructional strategies, Hoover Elementary aims to equip its young learners with the essential skills needed for long-term academic success and personal growth.

Beyond its academic programming, Hoover Elementary is recognized for being an integral part of the local Council Bluffs community. The school places a strong value on parent and guardian involvement, often organizing events and initiatives that encourage a collaborative partnership between home and the classroom. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to inclusivity, the school strives to create a safe and nurturing space where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and build a strong educational foundation.

429

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hoover Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	39
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
361 (84.1 %)
Hispanic
39 (9.1 %)
Two or More
15 (3.5 %)
Black
12 (2.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Council Bluffs Comm School District
Phone:	(712)328-6537
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 31

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 59