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Enrollment
726
Elementary
DISTRICT 326 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JACKSON R-II·NCES 291560003265
EAST ELEMENTARY
455 N. LACEY STREET, JACKSON, MO 63755 · (573) 243-5271 · Cape Girardeau County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY23-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL726 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
48 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
31%
222 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 54%
Community
1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 271 | 37% |
| Kindergarten | 79 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 84 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 95 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 100 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 97 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (79) is 19% smaller than its 4th grade class (97).
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 52% · 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
Based on grade levels within JACKSON R-II. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
65.3%
MO avg 44.9% . +12.9pp since 2021
Math
69.1%
MO avg 43.8% . +20.5pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 65 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 69 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 13 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 20 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 36.6% | 28.7% | 23.5% | 10.9% |
| Math | 42.4% | 26.7% | 21.9% | 8.9% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 65.3% | 69.1% |
| 2023-24 | 64.6% | 72.7% |
| 2022-23 | 56.7% | 65.6% |
| 2021-22 | 52.4% | 48.6% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
OUTPERFORMING
Top 10% of MO schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
67.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
48.4%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+19.1pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 68% of students here test proficient in math and reading, well above the roughly 48% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations ranks schools against others at the same poverty level, not by raw scores, so a school can post high scores and still fall short of its prediction, or post lower scores and still beat it. This school clears its prediction by about 19 points, placing it in Missouri's top 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like EAST ELEMENTARY
EAST ELEMENTARY's state test result (67.5% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST ELEMENTARY this school | 726 | 30.6% | 67.5% |
| WINDSOR INTERMEDIATE IMPERIAL | 626 | 34.5% | 44.4% |
| CUIVRE PARK ELEMENTARY TROY | 578 | 32.0% | 37.6% |
| CENTURY ELEM. NIXA | 592 | 28.7% | 61.4% |
| CLEVER ELEM. CLEVER | 871 | 32.4% | 47.0% |
| MINNIE CLINE ELEM. SAVANNAH | 603 | 38.1% | 40.9% |
Matched among Missouri 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 ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Cape Girardeau County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 67.5% | #59 of 1,002 | #1 of 13 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 69.1% | #61 of 1,019 ▼ 32 | #1 of 13 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 65.3% | #86 of 1,018 ▼ 3 | #1 of 13 ▲ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +16.7pp | #28 of 943 | #1 of 12 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 726 | #22 of 1,294 | #1 of 15 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #833 of 950 | #11 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.1% | #700 of 953 | #8 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 30.6% | #934 of 1,165 | #13 of 13 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.2% | #645 of 684 | #10 of 10 |
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
726
+55 (+8%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 14.6:1
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 | 726 | 48.1 | 15.1:1 | 31% (222) |
| 2023-24 | 739 | 47.8 | 15.4:1 | 30% (221) |
| 2022-23 | 717 | 47.3 | 15.2:1 | 31% (224) |
| 2020-21 | 671 | 46 | 14.6:1 | 29% (194) |
| 2017-18 | 742 | 43 | 17.3:1 | 30% (222) |
| 2015-16 | 672 | 28 | 24.0:1 | 37% (250) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for EAST ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (742 to 726); teachers up 12% (43 to 48.1).
About EAST ELEMENTARY
This page covers EAST ELEMENTARY, a large elementary school in JACKSON, Missouri. The school serves pre-K through 4. Enrollment is 726 students. Elementary schools in Missouri have about 315 students on average; enrollment here is 130% higher.
JACKSON R-II is the district for EAST ELEMENTARY. It has 10 schools and 5,827 students.
EAST ELEMENTARY is 90% White by enrollment. The rest of enrollment is 3% multiracial, 3% Hispanic, 3% Asian, and 2% Black. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, EAST ELEMENTARY scores 19%.
Teacher count: 48.1 full-time equivalents. Student-to-teacher ratio: 15.1:1. Across elementary schools in Missouri, the average ratio is 12.4:1. Roughly 31% of students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The gap from the 62% average for public schools in Cape Girardeau County is 31 points.
On a poverty-adjusted basis, EAST ELEMENTARY is in the top 10% of Missouri schools: 67.5% actual against 48.4% predicted.
Census data for Cape Girardeau County show the median household earns about $68,464 a year, roughly 33% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting EAST ELEMENTARY, Cape Girardeau County has 27 public schools.
JACKSON SR. HIGH is the nearest public school to EAST ELEMENTARY, about 1.8 miles away. EAST ELEMENTARY is one of several public schools in the area, with 7 others within five miles. The school's 67.5% average proficiency ranks 2nd among 8 nearby schools.
The school's federal locale classification is Suburb: Small.
Enrollment was 726 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 671.
The discussion board for EAST ELEMENTARY is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Cape Girardeau County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
82,735
Census ACS
Median income
$68,464
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
11,025 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in JACKSON R-II
- JACKSON SR. HIGHHigh · 1,830 students
- RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGHMiddle · 867 students
- JACKSON MIDDLEMiddle · 850 students
- SOUTH ELEM.Elementary · 433 students
- ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM.Elementary · 404 students
- WEST LANE ELEM.Elementary · 389 students
Other schools in JACKSON
- JACKSON SR. HIGHHigh · 1,830 students
- RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGHMiddle · 867 students
- JACKSON MIDDLEMiddle · 850 students
- SOUTH ELEM.Elementary · 433 students
- ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM.Elementary · 404 students
- WEST LANE ELEM.Elementary · 389 students
Other East Elementary schools
43 other US public schools in 21 states are named East Elementary. EAST ELEMENTARY is the 2nd largest of the 44.
- EAST ELEM.OZARK, MO · 515 students
- EAST ELEM.JEFFERSON CITY, MO · 286 students
- EAST ELEM.LAMAR, MO · 281 students
- EAST ELEMENTARYSTEELE, MO · 80 students
- EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPUNTA GORDA, FL · 814 students
Nearby schools
- JACKSON SR. HIGH1.8 mi · 1,830
- SOUTH ELEM.1.8 mi · 433
- WEST LANE ELEM.1.8 mi · 389
- ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM.2.6 mi · 404
- JACKSON MIDDLE2.6 mi · 850
- RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH2.8 mi · 867
Frequently asked questions
About EAST ELEMENTARYHow many students attend EAST ELEMENTARY?
EAST ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 726 students in grades PK-04.
What grades does EAST ELEMENTARY serve?
EAST ELEMENTARY serves grades PK-04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EAST ELEMENTARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at EAST ELEMENTARY is approximately 15.1:1 (48 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at EAST ELEMENTARY?
At EAST ELEMENTARY, the student body is approximately 90% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Black, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is EAST ELEMENTARY public or private?
EAST ELEMENTARY is a public K-12 school, overseen by JACKSON R-II.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.