Ballard East Elementary School
Tel:
(515)220-4306
- Ballard East Elementary School serves 363 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Ballard East Elementary School's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 363 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ballard East Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ballard East Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #562 out of 1,252 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 95% | 77% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ballard Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ballard East Elementary School is Ballard High School (3.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ballard Middle School (3.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ballard Middle School (3.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Huxley Ballard High School Grades: 9-12 | 538 students
3.9 miles
701 Ballard Drive
Huxley, IA 50124
(515)597-2971 3.9 9-12 538 - Huxley Ballard Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 375 students
3.9 miles
509 N Main Ave
Huxley, IA 50124
(515)597-2815 3.9 6-8 375 - Maxwell Collins-maxwell Middle/High School Grades: 6-12 | 227 students
6.9 miles
400 Metcalf St.
Maxwell, IA 50161
(515)387-1115 6.9 6-12 227 - Alleman North Polk High School Grades: 9-12 | 421 students
7.1 miles
13930 Ne 6th St
Alleman, IA 50007
(515)984-3400 7.1 9-12 421 - Ames Mitchell Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 291 students
7.2 miles
3521 Jewel Dr
Ames, IA 50010
(515)239-3775 7.2 K-5 291
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