Clay Elementary School vs. Altoona Elementary School
Should you attend Clay Elementary School or Altoona Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Clay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Altoona Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clay Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 419 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
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 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
657 students
419 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#245 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#196 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
70
33
Kindergarten Students
91
72
Grade 1 Students
104
71
Grade 2 Students
97
50
Grade 3 Students
91
68
Grade 4 Students
102
71
Grade 5 Students
102
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
10%
% Black
10%
12%
% White
70%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
