Park Ave Elementary School vs. Altoona Elementary School
Should I attend Park Ave 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
Park Ave Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Altoona Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Park Ave Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
390 students
417 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1153 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#235 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
51
Kindergarten Students
66
68
Grade 1 Students
55
48
Grade 2 Students
70
66
Grade 3 Students
69
65
Grade 4 Students
64
55
Grade 5 Students
66
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
30%
6%
% Black
17%
9%
% White
44%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
