Clay Elementary School

3200 First Avenue S.
Altoona, IA 50009
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Clay Elementary School serves 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Clay Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in IA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 76% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Clay Elementary School's student population of 644 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
644 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Clay Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Clay Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
12%
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Black
8%
7%
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White
74%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.44
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clay Elementary School's ranking?
Clay Elementary School is ranked #434 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Clay Elementary School?
644 students attend Clay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Clay Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clay Elementary School?
Clay Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clay Elementary School offer ?
Clay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clay Elementary School part of?
Clay Elementary School is part of Southeast Polk Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 76% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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