Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, East Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Elementary School's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
23%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
68%
74%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Elementary School's ranking?
East Elementary School is ranked #379 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are East Elementary School often compared to?
East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Elementary School, Stephensen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
456 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of East Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Mountain Home School District.
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