CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Centennial Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Southeast Polk Comm School District school district, located in Altoona, IA with about 433 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Centennial Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact Centennial Elementary at (515) 967-2109 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

910 7th Ave SE
Altoona, IA 50009
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CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Altoona, IA with about 433 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
433
Teachers:
32.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 433 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.1%
Hispanic/Latino
7.9%
Two or more races
6.7%
Black or African American
6.5%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.