Centennial Elementary School vs. Altoona Elementary School
Should I attend Centennial Elementary School or Altoona Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Centennial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Altoona Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Centennial Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Altoona Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
415 students
417 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#291 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#235 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
61
51
Kindergarten Students
61
68
Grade 1 Students
62
48
Grade 2 Students
59
66
Grade 3 Students
52
65
Grade 4 Students
63
55
Grade 5 Students
57
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
5%
9%
% White
79%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%