East Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1970 E 12th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, East Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
152 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(17-18)
80-84%
51%
(17-18)
70-74%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
23%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
7%
White
92%
61%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
8%
0.15

Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
152 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of East Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Adams Central Public Schools.

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