Serving 727 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eastern Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Eastern Elementary School serves the entire district of Greentown, IN, encompassing an area of 81.1 square miles, with a typical drive time of 10-15 minutes to the school and an average distance of 5.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 8.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eastern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Eastern Elementary School's student population of 727 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
727 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
A Tradition of Excellence · A Vision For Tomorrow
School Rankings
Eastern Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastern Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#714 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
90%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastern Elementary School's ranking?
Eastern Elementary School is ranked #714 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Eastern Elementary School often compared to?
Eastern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Eastern Elementary School?
727 students attend Eastern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Eastern Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eastern Elementary School?
Eastern Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eastern Elementary School offer ?
Eastern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eastern Elementary School part of?
Eastern Elementary School is part of Eastern Howard School Corporation School District.
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