Clay Elementary School vs. Altoona Elementary School
Should I attend Clay 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
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Altoona Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clay Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
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).
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
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
644 students
417 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#235 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
73
51
Kindergarten Students
95
68
Grade 1 Students
93
48
Grade 2 Students
95
66
Grade 3 Students
106
65
Grade 4 Students
100
55
Grade 5 Students
82
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
8%
9%
% White
74%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%