East Elementary School serves 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Elementary School's student population of 273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
89%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend East Elementary School?
273 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of East Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Lamar R-I School District.
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