East Elementary School
Tel:
(208)587-2575
- East Elementary School serves 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 52%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 24%.
School Overview
- East Elementary School's student population of 417 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 417 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- East Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
| Overall School Rank | #488 out of 656 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 52% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 18% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| White | 74% | 76% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to East Elementary School is Bennette Mountain High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bennette Mountain High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hacker Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mountain Home Bennette Mountain High School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 78 students
0.2 miles
550 East Jackson
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208)587-3837 0.2 7-12 78 - Mountain Home Hacker Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 608 students
0.3 miles
550 E Jackson St
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208)587-2500 0.3 5-6 608 - Mountain Home Mountain Home Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 973 students
0.4 miles
300 South 11th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208)587-2570 0.4 9-12 973 - Mountain Home Mckenna Montessori Charter School
Grades: K-1 | 48 students
0.7 miles
1305 West 8th North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208)580-2449 0.7 K-1 48 - Mountain Home Mountain Home Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 595 students
0.7 miles
1600 East 6th South Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208)587-2590 0.7 7-8 595
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