- Enrollment
- 1,722
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Altoona, IA
Centennial Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192682001567
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Altoona · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Altoona, IA.
School address
District: Southeast Polk Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192682001567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Centennial Elementary held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 192682001567 · Altoona, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 12.8:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeast Polk High School (1,722 students)
Centennial Elementary held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Centennial Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southeast Polk
Southeast Polk High School
1,722 students
- Spring Creek -
Spring Creek - 6th Grade
1,112 students
- Southeast Polk
Southeast Polk Junior High
1,088 students
- Clay Elementar
Clay Elementary
700 students
- Willowbrook El 523
Willowbrook Elementary
523 students
- This school 423
Centennial Elementary
423 students
What this shows Centennial Elementary reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial Elementary compares
Centennial Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Iowa - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 8.5%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Centennial Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southeast Polk Comm School District reports $12,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centennial Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Polk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek - 6th Grade | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Polk Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willowbrook Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 32.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Altoona
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial Elementary
How many students attend Centennial Elementary?
Centennial Elementary has 423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Altoona, IA. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial Elementary?
27.9% of students at Centennial Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Centennial Elementary is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Altoona, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial Elementary?
Centennial Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centennial Elementary rank among schools in Altoona?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Altoona, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Southeast Polk Comm School District?
Besides Centennial Elementary, Southeast Polk Comm School District also operates Southeast Polk High School (1,722 students), Spring Creek - 6th Grade (1,112 students), and Southeast Polk Junior High (1,088 students). See the Southeast Polk Comm School District district page for the complete list.