Hoover Elementary School

3259 St Anne Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001

www.hoover.dbqschools.org

292 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hoover Elementary School, located on St. Anne Drive in Dubuque, Iowa, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Dubuque Community School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and future success.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and active family engagement, often hosting community events to bridge the gap between the classroom and the home. By utilizing the resources of the Dubuque Community School District, Hoover Elementary implements evidence-based curricula and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests. With a mission rooted in student-centered learning, the school remains a vital pillar of the Dubuque area, focusing on creating a safe, welcoming, and equitable space for all young learners.

292

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hoover Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	32
Black	18
Asian	5
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	29

White
187 (64.3%)
Hispanic
32 (11.0%)
Pacific Islander
29 (10.0%)
Two or More
20 (6.9%)
Black
18 (6.2%)
Asian
5 (1.7%)

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:	Dubuque Comm School District
Phone:	(563)552-3700
Website:	http://www.hoover.dbqschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 26

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 61