Altoona Elementary School

Altoona Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
301 6th St SW,  Altoona, IA
Southeast Polk Community School District
5.0
417 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
77%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
83.5%
Science
73.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
413:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
White
70.9%
Black
11.7%
Hispanic
9.5%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 4 Reviews
5.0 teacher
10/19/2012
Altoona Elementary is safe and caring school. The staff works extremely hard to challenge it's students and is committed to meeting needs of every child. The students are respectful and want to do their best.
parent
4/24/2010
Its a relatively new facility and the teachers rock!
parent
4/24/2010
My kid will go there and its a nice neighborhood school
5.0 parent
1/17/2008

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Altoona Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Altoona, IA, in the Altoona neighborhood, and is served by the Southeast Polk Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 417 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Altoona Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $313,276. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grand View Christian School, Fairmount Education, Joshua Christian Academy-Main Campus, and more. Learn more about what Altoona has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Altoona Elementary School.

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