Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, East Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Elementary School's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1721 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
2%
17%
White
85%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Elementary School's ranking?
East Elementary School is ranked #1721 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are East Elementary School often compared to?
East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morrison Gordon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
363 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of East Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Athens City School District.
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