Centennial Elementary School vs. Altoona Elementary School
Should you attend Centennial 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
Centennial 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Centennial 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 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 429 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 68%). 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 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
423 students
429 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#217 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
33
Kindergarten Students
66
65
Grade 1 Students
57
66
Grade 2 Students
62
73
Grade 3 Students
66
70
Grade 4 Students
66
52
Grade 5 Students
71
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
72%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%