Centennial Elementary

www.southeastpolk.org

423 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Centennial Elementary, located in Altoona, Iowa, is a key component of the Southeast Polk Community School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on creating a supportive and engaging academic environment. As part of a larger, well-established district, Centennial Elementary benefits from a structured curriculum and access to resources designed to promote both intellectual growth and social-emotional development for elementary-aged children.

The school emphasizes community involvement and collaboration between educators, students, and families to foster a positive learning culture. By utilizing the programs and initiatives provided through the Southeast Polk district, Centennial aims to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining the friendly, community-focused atmosphere characteristic of Altoona. Families looking for detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide updates can find comprehensive resources on the official district website.

423

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centennial Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	42
Black	36
Asian	5
Two or More	37

White
303 (71.6%)
Hispanic
42 (9.9%)
Two or More
37 (8.7%)
Black
36 (8.5%)
Asian
5 (1.2%)

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)967-2109
Website:	http://www.southeastpolk.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 35

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 71