Altoona School

Summary:

Altoona School is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-5 in Altoona, Florida, with a student population of 292. It is part of the Lake District, which is ranked 32 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Altoona School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the Lake District and Florida state averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts and Math across grades 3-5. For example, in 2023-2024, Altoona School had 65% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA, compared to 52% for the Lake District and 55% for Florida. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 0% in 2018-2019 to 28.9% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the surrounding schools like Treadway Elementary School and Round Lake Elementary School.

Another notable characteristic of Altoona School is its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 99.66% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools. This suggests a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which may have implications for the school's resource needs and the types of support services required. Despite this, Altoona School's spending per student has remained relatively consistent, ranging from $8,191 to $9,595 over the past four school years. Additionally, the school has a much less diverse student population, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (80.48%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 42630 State Road 19
       Altoona, FL  32702


(352) 669-3444

District: Lake

SchoolDigger Rank:
620th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,059 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  292

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.5%
Hispanic:
14.7%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Compare Details Altoona School ranks better than 72.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 7th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.5%), Hispanic (14.7%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Altoona School is 18.2. 25 elementary schools in the Lake School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Altoona School employs 16 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Altoona School is $9,059. 22 elementary schools in the Lake School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Altoona School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lake:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake 32nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Altoona School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 31.53 1278th 1786 28.4%
2008 49.00 958th 1789 46.5%
2009 74.21 437th 1847 76.3%
2010 67.37 646th 1919 66.3%
2011 57.93 881st 1985 55.6%
2012 44.40 1123rd 1984 43.4%
2013 35.08 1360th 2029 33.0%
2014 47.84 1068th 2064 48.3%
2016 56.39 908th 2087 56.5%
2017 41.32 1245th 2112 41.1%
2018 39.07 1320th 2118 37.7%
2019 36.80 1403rd 2182 35.7%
2021 66.71 717th 2247 68.1%
2022 67.01 690th 2219 68.9%
2023 72.81 563rd 2240 74.9%
2024 70.82 620th 2256 72.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Altoona School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 56 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 58
2006 75 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 78
2007 90 1 0 9 1 n/a n/a 2 103
2008 108 1 0 8 1 n/a n/a 1 119
2009 104 1 0 6 1 n/a n/a 1 113
2010 136 1 0 13 1 n/a n/a 2 153
2011 162 3 0 13 1 2 7 0 188
2012 175 2 0 15 1 4 8 0 205
2013 205 2 0 22 0 1 10 0 240
2014 219 3 0 21 0 0 8 0 251
2015 222 1 0 23 0 0 12 0 258
2016 226 3 0 24 0 0 11 0 264
2017 221 3 0 24 0 0 13 0 261
2018 237 2 0 21 0 1 14 0 275
2019 252 3 0 20 0 0 19 0 294
2020 231 3 1 24 0 0 18 0 277
2021 205 4 0 31 0 0 7 0 247
2022 242 2 1 33 0 0 9 0 287
2023 235 2 0 43 0 0 12 0 292

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Altoona School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 58 0.0 n/a 58.6
2006 78 n/a n/a 59
2007 103 n/a n/a 49.5
2008 119 6.0 19.8 62.7
2009 113 7.6 16.1 70.5
2010 153 8.0 19.1 76.2
2011 188 9.0 20.8 73.4
2012 205 14.0 14.6 66.8
2013 240 13.0 18.4 67.9
2014 251 11.0 22.8 64.9
2015 258 12.0 21.5 48.1
2016 264 16.0 16.5 71.2
2017 261 15.0 17.4 69
2018 275 17.0 16.1 76
2019 294 18.1 16.2 62.9
2020 277 21.0 13.1 53.1
2021 247 20.0 12.3 55.5
2022 287 19.0 15.1 44.9
2023 292 16.0 18.2 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Altoona School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 58 0.0 n/a 58.6
2006 78 n/a n/a 59
2007 103 n/a n/a 49.5
2008 119 6.0 19.8 62.7
2009 113 7.6 16.1 70.5
2010 153 8.0 19.1 76.2
2011 188 9.0 20.8 73.4
2012 205 14.0 14.6 66.8
2013 240 13.0 18.4 67.9
2014 251 11.0 22.8 64.9
2015 258 12.0 21.5 48.1
2016 264 16.0 16.5 71.2
2017 261 15.0 17.4 69
2018 275 17.0 16.1 76
2019 294 18.1 16.2 62.9
2020 277 21.0 13.1 53.1
2021 247 20.0 12.3 55.5
2022 287 19.0 15.1 44.9
2023 292 16.0 18.2 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Altoona School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $6,107 (100.0%) $6,107
2019 $367 (6.1%) $5,640 (93.9%) $6,008
2020 $402 (4.9%) $7,789 (95.1%) $8,191
2021 $1,364 (14.3%) $8,157 (85.7%) $9,520
2022 $1,423 (14.8%) $8,173 (85.2%) $9,595
2023 $1,514 (16.7%) $7,545 (83.3%) $9,059

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Altoona School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1403rd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 563rd of 2240 Elementary schools
 39.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Altoona School)6361
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake)6052
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Altoona School)4177
 36%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake)6255
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Altoona School)5362
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)6052
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Altoona School)4872
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lake)6158
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Altoona School)5150
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)5952
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Altoona School)5050
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lake)5746
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Altoona School)4456
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Lake)5652
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students294292
 0.7%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2043
 115%
Pacific Islander00
White252235
 6.7%
Two or More Races1912
 36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.9%99.7%
 36.7%


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Altoona School ranks 620th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 292 students attended Altoona School.

Students at Altoona School are 80% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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