Hoover Elementary School

www.masoncityschools.org

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Hoover Elementary School is a public primary school located in Mason City, Iowa, and is part of the Mason City Community School District. Dedicated to the academic and social development of its students, the school serves the local community by providing a structured educational environment that focuses on foundational learning, literacy, and numeracy. As part of a larger district, Hoover Elementary benefits from shared educational resources and a curriculum aligned with Iowa state standards, aiming to prepare children for their transition into middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere, encouraging parent involvement and student engagement both inside and outside the classroom. By fostering a culture of inclusivity and academic growth, Hoover Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can access further details through the official Mason City Community School District website at [www.masoncityschools.org](http://www.masoncityschools.org).

375

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hoover Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	44
Black	25
Asian	4
Two or More	30
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	22

White
247 (65.9 %)
Hispanic
44 (11.7 %)
Two or More
30 (8.0 %)
Black
25 (6.7 %)
Pacific Islander
22 (5.9 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Mason City Comm School District
Phone:	(641)421-4408
Website:	http://www.masoncityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
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 97

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 59