East Elementary School serves 298 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
East Elementary School's student population of 298 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend East Elementary School?
298 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of East Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Independence Comm School District.
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