Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, East Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: East Elementary School serves the southwest part of Mountain Home, ID, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 592.9 square miles, with typical drives ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and distances to the furthest edge reaching up to 35 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Elementary School's student population of 386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
East Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#363 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.5%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Elementary School's ranking?
East Elementary School is ranked #363 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are East Elementary School often compared to?
East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Elementary School, Stephensen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
386 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of East Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Mountain Home School District.
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