Hoover Elementary School

www.west-branch.k12.ia.us

370 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Hoover Elementary School, located at 148 N Oliphant in West Branch, Iowa, serves as a primary educational institution within the West Branch Community School District. Named in honor of the 31st U.S. President, Herbert Hoover, who was born in West Branch, the school is deeply integrated into the local community. It focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the early years of their education, emphasizing core curriculum subjects while fostering a supportive environment tailored to the developmental needs of young learners.

As part of the broader West Branch school system, the elementary school works to prepare students for the transition to middle and high school by promoting both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The school utilizes its small-town setting to encourage strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and community members. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the district maintains a dedicated online presence at [www.west-branch.k12.ia.us](http://www.west-branch.k12.ia.us).

370

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hoover Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	28
Black	6
Two or More	12

White
324 (87.6 %)
Hispanic
28 (7.6 %)
Two or More
12 (3.2 %)
Black
6 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Branch Comm School District
Phone:	(319)643-7211
Website:	http://www.west-branch.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 55

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hoover Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hoover Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	174	47%
Male	196	53%

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