Altoona: Schools & Education
1 public school serve Altoona. West End Elementary School is the largest at 390 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 760 students.
- ~626 residents per school (vs Alabama ~518).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 626 residents per school. 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Etowah County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 390 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 22 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 305 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 78.2% |
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Nearest College · Name | Snead State Community College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Boaz |
| Nearest College · Phone | (256) 593-5120 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 12.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
COLLIER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Walnut Grove - Westside Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 5151 Walnut Grove Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (205) 589-6699 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 35990 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1283 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
WALNUT GROVE - WESTSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 7.7% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed unknown