Clay Elementary

www.southeastpolk.org

700 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Clay Elementary is a public school located in Altoona, Iowa, serving students as part of the Southeast Polk Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing collaboration between educators, families, and the local community, Clay Elementary aims to help every child reach their full potential within a structured and encouraging atmosphere.

As a key component of the Southeast Polk district, the school utilizes the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards and resources to provide a well-rounded education. Beyond core academic subjects, the school integrates technology and modern teaching practices to prepare students for future success. For families interested in current initiatives, school calendars, or specific educational programs, the Southeast Polk Community School District website serves as a primary hub for information regarding Clay Elementary’s operations and community engagement opportunities.

700

Total Students

42.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clay Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	423
Hispanic	104
Black	98
Asian	22
Two or More	53

White
423 (60.4%)
Hispanic
104 (14.9%)
Black
98 (14.0%)
Two or More
53 (7.6%)
Asian
22 (3.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Southeast Polk Comm School District
Phone:	(515)967-4198
Website:	http://www.southeastpolk.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 61

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 107