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
Most improved public schools
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 700 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clay Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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
700 students
429 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#298 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#217 out of 1223 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
61
33
Kindergarten Students
109
65
Grade 1 Students
112
66
Grade 2 Students
100
73
Grade 3 Students
106
70
Grade 4 Students
105
52
Grade 5 Students
107
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
10%
% Black
14%
15%
% White
60%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%