Altoona Elementary

www.southeastpolk.org

429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Altoona Elementary is a public school serving students in grades PreK–5, located in Altoona, Iowa. As part of the Southeast Polk Community School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. Its curriculum is designed to prepare young learners for future success by balancing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school benefits from its integration into the broader Southeast Polk district, which prioritizes community engagement, technology integration, and collaborative teaching practices. By focusing on a "whole-child" approach, Altoona Elementary strives to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and build positive relationships with both peers and staff. For more information regarding current programs, district policies, or upcoming events, families can visit the Southeast Polk Community School District website at [www.southeastpolk.org](http://www.southeastpolk.org).

429

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Altoona Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	45
Black	66
Asian	9
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	3

White
277 (64.6%)
Black
66 (15.4%)
Hispanic
45 (10.5%)
Two or More
29 (6.8%)
Asian
9 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)

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)967-3771
Website:	http://www.southeastpolk.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 33

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 70