Enrollment
265
Elementary
DISTRICT 224 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·INDEPENDENCE COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 191458000865
East Elementary School
1103 First Street West, Independence, IA 50644 · (319) 334-7425 · Buchanan County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL265 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.9:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
106 students
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 92 | 35% |
| Grade 1 | 82 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 91 | 34% |
Student demographics
17%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Independence Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like East Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Elementary School this school | 265 | 40.0% | N/A |
| Mount Ayr Elementary Mount Ayr | 280 | 41.4% | 76.6% |
| Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School Colesburg | 284 | 38.4% | N/A |
| Woodbine Elementary School Woodbine | 261 | 37.5% | 85.5% |
| Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School Brooklyn | 300 | 39.7% | 76.2% |
| Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center Calamus | 236 | 37.7% | 73.8% |
Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where East Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Buchanan County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 265 | #448 of 705 | #4 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.3:1 | #150 of 561 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 16.9% | #463 of 561 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 40.0% | #366 of 666 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.4% | #280 of 359 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
265
-33 (-11%) vs 2020
-27% since 1990-91, when it was 365
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
was 13.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 265 | 21.6 | 12.3:1 | 40% (106) |
| 2023-24 | 281 | 22.2 | 12.7:1 | 46% (128) |
| 2022-23 | 298 | 24.2 | 12.3:1 | 37% (110) |
| 2020-21 | 298 | 23 | 13.0:1 | 48% (142) |
| 2017-18 | 280 | 23 | 12.2:1 | 43% (120) |
| 2015-16 | 288 | 23 | 12.5:1 | 36% (104) |
| 2010-11 | 264 | 22 | 12.0:1 | 39% (103) |
| 2000-01 | 277 | 25 | 11.1:1 | 31% (87) |
| 1990-91 | 365 | 22 | 16.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for East Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (280 to 265); teachers down 6% (23 to 21.6).
About East Elementary School
Students in Independence, Iowa, attend East Elementary School, a small elementary school. There are 265 students enrolled, covering kindergarten through 2.
Independence Comm School District runs East Elementary School along with 3 other schools, enrolling 1,383 students in total.
At East Elementary School, 91% of students are White. The remaining students are 6% multiracial and 2% Hispanic. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, East Elementary School scores 17%.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. The school has 21.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. The gap from the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Iowa is 1.4 students per teacher. In all, 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The gap from the 29% average for public schools in Buchanan County is 11 points.
In the wider Buchanan County area, median household income comes to about $78,236, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. Buchanan County counts 18 public schools with about 3,231 students.
Less than a tenth of a mile separates East Elementary School from the closest public school, Early Childhood Center. A five-mile radius around the school includes 3 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is Town: Distant.
By 2024-25, enrollment had dropped to 265, from 298 in 2020-21.
This page collects posts and questions about East Elementary School, such as open houses, carpools, and field trips. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Buchanan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
20,694
Census ACS
Median income
$78,236
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
3,231 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Independence Comm School District
- Independence Junior Senior High SchoolHigh · 712 students
- West Elementary SchoolElementary · 360 students
- Early Childhood CenterElementary · 46 students
Other schools in Independence
- Independence Junior Senior High SchoolHigh · 712 students
- West Elementary SchoolElementary · 360 students
- Early Childhood CenterElementary · 46 students
- Perry #1 Elementary SchoolElementary · 29 students
Other East Elementary schools
43 other US public schools in 21 states are named East Elementary. East Elementary School is the 35th largest of the 44.
- East Elementary SchoolSheldon, IA · 468 students
- East Elementary SchoolAnkeny, IA · 409 students
- EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPUNTA GORDA, FL · 814 students
- EAST ELEMENTARYJACKSON, MO · 726 students
- East Elementary SchoolPendleton, IN · 687 students
Nearby schools
- Early Childhood Center0.0 mi · 46
- West Elementary School0.1 mi · 360
- Independence Junior Senior High School0.6 mi · 712
- Perry #1 Elementary School6.0 mi · 29
- Prairie Grove Elementary School8.0 mi · 23
- Jesup High School8.1 mi · 269
Frequently asked questions
About East Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at East Elementary School?
East Elementary School enrolls approximately 265 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does East Elementary School serve?
East Elementary School serves grades KG-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is approximately 12.3:1 (22 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at East Elementary School?
At East Elementary School, the student body is approximately 91% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 6% Two or more.
Is East Elementary School public or private?
East Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Independence Comm School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.