Hoover Elementary School

Q: Is Hoover Elementary School a good school?

Hoover Elementary School ranks 348 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hoover Elementary School is a public elementary school located in West Branch, Iowa, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 370 students. The school is part of the West Branch Community School District, which is ranked 204 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hoover Elementary has consistently performed better than the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests. For example, in 2023-2024, 80.6% of 3rd graders and 70.5% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 76.3% and 72.7%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 21.21% to 23.51% over the past three school years, and a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.4 to 14.8 over the same period.

While nearby schools in the Iowa City Community School District have more diverse student populations, Hoover Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.57%). This demographic difference could be due to the geographic location and demographics of the West Branch community. Overall, Hoover Elementary appears to be a high-performing elementary school with a strong focus on academic achievement, particularly in Mathematics.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

148 N Oliphant
West Branch, IA 52358-0637

(319) 643-7211

District: West Branch Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
348^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,219

Students who attend Hoover Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Branch Middle School
High:	West Branch High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 370

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.6%

Hispanic:

7.6%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hoover Elementary School ranks worse than 62.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.6%), Hispanic (7.6%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Hoover Elementary School employs 24.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hoover Elementary School is $16,219.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hoover Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

West Branch Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Branch Community School District 204^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hoover Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	58.37	290^th	626	53.7%
2013	39.63	462^nd	624	26.0%
2014	29.95	493^rd	603	18.2%
2015	55.37	327^th	616	46.9%
2016	53.05	344^th	599	42.6%
2017	42.99	395^th	574	31.2%
2018	37.28	411^th	567	27.5%
2019	27.17	486^th	603	19.4%
2021	35.43	412^th	567	27.3%
2022	28.52	452^nd	574	21.3%
2023	45.68	363^rd	565	35.8%
2024	47.29	348^th	557	37.5%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hoover Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	375	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
1989	371	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
1990	379	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
1991	388	0	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
1992	415	0	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
1993	360	0	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	366
1994	404	2	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
1995	407	3	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
1996	407	3	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
1997	418	6	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	435
1998	419	5	5	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	436
1999	378	5	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	391
2000	467	5	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	-27	454
2001	422	8	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	438
2002	345	5	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	356
2003	345	5	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	356
2004	331	4	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	346
2005	326	5	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	341
2006	317	4	4	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	340
2007	308	5	6	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	333
2008	295	11	5	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	325
2009	311	11	8	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	344
2010	323	0	1	15	1	0	18	0	358
2011	364	4	3	15	2	0	17	0	405
2012	369	4	2	14	0	0	11	0	400
2013	326	2	4	24	0	0	9	0	365
2014	313	2	1	25	0	1	9	0	351
2015	338	4	2	24	0	1	4	0	373
2016	311	1	1	20	0	2	8	0	343
2017	314	1	0	21	0	1	6	0	343
2018	323	4	0	25	0	1	8	0	361
2019	295	3	0	19	0	1	7	0	325
2020	292	5	0	20	1	1	11	0	330
2021	287	4	0	23	0	1	15	0	330
2022	312	1	0	26	0	0	14	0	353
2023	324	6	0	28	0	0	12	0	370

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hoover Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	378	20.7	18.2	10.6
1989	375	21.9	17.1	8
1990	383	21.8	17.5	9.1
1991	400	24.8	16.1	13.8
1992	424	26.0	16.3	10.4
1993	366	25.0	14.6	13.7
1994	417	25.9	16.1	10.1
1995	421	22.9	18.4	9.5
1996	421	22.9	18.4	9.5
1997	435	25.2	17.3	9.2
1998	436	25.7	17.0	11.2
1999	391	26.2	14.9	15.9
2000	454	29.6	15.3	12.1
2001	438	29.6	14.8	11.6
2002	356	28.3	12.6	11.5
2003	356	28.3	12.6	11.5
2004	346	27.3	12.7	13.9
2005	341	28.3	12.0	17.3
2006	340	28.4	12.0	15.3
2007	333	28.6	11.6	16.5
2008	325	26.3	12.4	21.2
2009	344	28.3	12.2	23
2010	358	29.4	12.1	26
2011	405	29.0	13.9	23.5
2012	400	30.1	13.2	22.8
2013	365	27.5	13.2	24.1
2014	351	27.0	12.9	25.6
2015	373	26.0	14.3	23.3
2016	343	24.0	14.2	22.4
2017	343	24.8	13.8	21.3
2018	361	25.1	14.3	17.2
2019	325	24.4	13.2	20.9
2020	330	24.0	13.7	23.3
2021	330	24.4	13.4	21.2
2022	353	26.0	13.5	22.4
2023	370	24.9	14.8	23.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hoover Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	378	20.7	18.2	10.6
1989	375	21.9	17.1	8
1990	383	21.8	17.5	9.1
1991	400	24.8	16.1	13.8
1992	424	26.0	16.3	10.4
1993	366	25.0	14.6	13.7
1994	417	25.9	16.1	10.1
1995	421	22.9	18.4	9.5
1996	421	22.9	18.4	9.5
1997	435	25.2	17.3	9.2
1998	436	25.7	17.0	11.2
1999	391	26.2	14.9	15.9
2000	454	29.6	15.3	12.1
2001	438	29.6	14.8	11.6
2002	356	28.3	12.6	11.5
2003	356	28.3	12.6	11.5
2004	346	27.3	12.7	13.9
2005	341	28.3	12.0	17.3
2006	340	28.4	12.0	15.3
2007	333	28.6	11.6	16.5
2008	325	26.3	12.4	21.2
2009	344	28.3	12.2	23
2010	358	29.4	12.1	26
2011	405	29.0	13.9	23.5
2012	400	30.1	13.2	22.8
2013	365	27.5	13.2	24.1
2014	351	27.0	12.9	25.6
2015	373	26.0	14.3	23.3
2016	343	24.0	14.2	22.4
2017	343	24.8	13.8	21.3
2018	361	25.1	14.3	17.2
2019	325	24.4	13.2	20.9
2020	330	24.0	13.7	23.3
2021	330	24.4	13.4	21.2
2022	353	26.0	13.5	22.4
2023	370	24.9	14.8	23.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hoover Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$301 (1.9%)	$15,917 (98.1%)	$16,219

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hoover Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 486^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 363^rd of 565 Elementary schools	16.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hoover Elementary School)	40.8	64.5	23.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Branch Community School District)	40.8	64.5	23.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hoover Elementary School)	71.4	83.9	12.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Branch Community School District)	71.4	83.9	12.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hoover Elementary School)	51.5	47.6	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Branch Community School District)	51.5	47.6	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hoover Elementary School)	69.1	69	0.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Branch Community School District)	69.1	69	0.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	325	370	13.8%
African American	3	6	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	19	28	47.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	295	324	9.8%
Two or More Races	7	12	71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.9%	23.5%	2.6%

Schools Near Hoover Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hoover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	148 N Oliphant	West Branch	52358	Cedar County	West Branch Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 643-7211	370	25	14.8	23.5%	324 (87.6%)	6 (1.6%)	28 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	47.3	348^th of 557 public elementary schools	37.5%		45.7	363^rd of 565 public elementary schools	35.8%	15	61.2	65.6			80.6	70.5				$16,219	$301	$15,917
Herbert Hoover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1355 Barrington Rd	Iowa City	52240	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 688-1110	504	39	13.0	48.2%	232 (46.0%)	87 (17.3%)	138 (27.4%)	24 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.6%)	55.5	297^th of 557 public elementary schools	46.7%		54.1	292^nd of 565 public elementary schools	48.3%	5	75.0	72.2	78.7	76.6	76.2	70.4	73.8	59.4	63.9
Helen Lemme Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3100 Washington St	Iowa City	52245	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1125	391	25	15.6	34.8%	256 (65.5%)	32 (8.2%)	74 (18.9%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.6%)	60.7	245^th of 557 public elementary schools	56.0%		60.5	243^rd of 565 public elementary schools	57.0%	2	71.1	76.1	76.7	66.7	80.0	80.4	75.0	77.8	65.0	$12,605	$204	$12,400
Robert Lucas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	830 Southlawn Dr	Iowa City	52245	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 688-1140	285	25	11.4	43.5%	139 (48.8%)	88 (30.9%)	29 (10.2%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.8%)	34.5	420^th of 557 public elementary schools	24.6%		47.6	347^th of 565 public elementary schools	38.6%	73	52.6	51.7	81.3	69.8	55.3	48.3	81.3	48.8	71.9	$14,649	$1,493	$13,155
West Liberty Elementary School	Public	K-4	806 N Miller St.	West Liberty	52776	Muscatine County	West Liberty Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 627-4243	361	26	13.6	56.5%	121 (33.5%)	2 (0.6%)	228 (63.2%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	5.2	533^rd of 557 public elementary schools	4.3%		4.6	545^th of 565 public elementary schools	3.5%	12	36.5	53.8			50.0	36.3				$11,685	$1,034	$10,651
Grant Wood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1930 Lakeside Dr	Iowa City	52240	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 688-1180	391	35	11.1	73.1%	94 (24.0%)	189 (48.3%)	79 (20.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	19 (4.9%)	7.9	520^th of 557 public elementary schools	6.6%		6.7	533^rd of 565 public elementary schools	5.7%	13	42.5	44.9	58.0	52.8	55.0	34.7	42.0	37.7	44.0	$15,646	$1,067	$14,579
Longfellow Elementary School	Public	K-6	1130 Seymour Ave	Iowa City	52240	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 688-1135	385	32	12.1	57.4%	177 (46.0%)	104 (27.0%)	69 (17.9%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.3%)	37	401^st of 557 public elementary schools	28.0%		40.4	394^th of 565 public elementary schools	30.3%	7	62.5	65.5	66.0	73.2	54.7	56.9	64.0	80.5	60.0	$13,112	$279	$12,833
Mark Twain Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1355 DeForest Avenue	Iowa City	52240	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 688-1165	246	25	9.8	65.0%	84 (34.1%)	63 (25.6%)	79 (32.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.9%)	23.3	462^nd of 557 public elementary schools	17.1%		21.5	474^th of 565 public elementary schools	16.1%	12	58.3	52.4	61.3	66.7	66.7	28.6	64.5	47.6	48.4	$15,834	$1,165	$14,669
Horace Mann Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	521 N Dodge St	Iowa City	52245	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1145	213	17	12.5	35.2%	147 (69.0%)	26 (12.2%)	24 (11.3%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (5.6%)	49.5	333^rd of 557 public elementary schools	40.2%		56.5	271^st of 565 public elementary schools	52.0%	62	69.7	67.7	67.9	81.5	69.7	51.6	71.4	77.8	67.9	$16,025	$649	$15,377
Alexander Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3571 Sycamore St.	Iowa City	52240	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 688-1095	345	31	11.1	67.5%	81 (23.5%)	163 (47.2%)	56 (16.2%)	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	32 (9.3%)	17.1	482^nd of 557 public elementary schools	13.5%		26.8	453^rd of 565 public elementary schools	19.8%	29	55.2	59.5	62.8	60.0	51.7	50.0	55.8	50.0	41.9	$15,246	$1,427	$13,819

Frequently Asked Questions about Hoover Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Hoover Elementary School?

Students at Hoover Elementary School are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Hoover Elementary School a good school?

Hoover Elementary School ranks 348^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Hoover Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hoover Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Branch Middle School
High : West Branch High School

How many students attend Hoover Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 370 students attended Hoover Elementary School.

What district is Hoover Elementary School in?

West Branch Community School District

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