Ballard East Elementary School serves 406 students in grades 3-5.
Ballard East Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ballard East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ballard East Elementary School's student population of 406 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ballard East Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ballard East Elementary School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#225 out of 1221 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
2%
7%
White
93%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballard East Elementary School's ranking?
Ballard East Elementary School is ranked #225 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Ballard East Elementary School?
406 students attend Ballard East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ballard East Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballard East Elementary School?
Ballard East Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ballard East Elementary School offer ?
Ballard East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballard East Elementary School part of?
Ballard East Elementary School is part of Ballard Comm School District.
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