East Elementary School serves 265 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Attendance Zone: East Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Independence, IA, encompassing approximately 171.7 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Elementary School's student population of 265 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
70%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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?
265 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of East Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Independence Comm School District.
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