Enrollment
80
Elementary
DISTRICT 158 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V·NCES 292853003384
EAST ELEMENTARY
709 E. MAIN EXTENSION, STEELE, MO 63877 · (573) 695-4426 · Pemiscot County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL80 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
80 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 54%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 39 | 49% |
| Kindergarten | 41 | 51% |
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · 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 SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where EAST ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Pemiscot County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 80 | #1,213 of 1,294 | #7 of 8 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
80
-16 (-17%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
was 13.7:1
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 | 80 | 5.1 | 15.7:1 | 100% (80) |
| 2023-24 | 37 | 7.2 | 5.1:1 | 100% (37) |
| 2022-23 | 98 | 7.2 | 13.6:1 | 100% (98) |
| 2020-21 | 96 | 7 | 13.7:1 | 97% (93) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for EAST ELEMENTARY.
About EAST ELEMENTARY
Located in STEELE, Missouri, EAST ELEMENTARY is a small elementary school. The school counts 80 students across pre-K through kindergarten. The school's enrollment is 75% smaller than the 315 average for elementary schools in Missouri.
The SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V system has 3 schools and 578 students.
Roughly 68% of students at EAST ELEMENTARY are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 14% multiracial, 13% Black, and 6% Hispanic. That is close to the 66% White share among all Pemiscot County residents. EAST ELEMENTARY's diversity index is 51%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teachers at the school number 5.1 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 15.7:1. On average, elementary schools in Missouri have 12.4:1, compared with 15.7:1 here. The school's lunch program data list 100% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
County data help place the school in context: in Pemiscot County, the median household income is $40,089, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 13% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 26%. In all, Pemiscot County has 18 public schools and roughly 2,865 students.
Nearest public school: SOUTH PEMISCOT HIGH, about 0.3 miles away. Within five miles are 4 other public schools.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Distant: the school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment at EAST ELEMENTARY dropped 17% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 96 to 80 students. There were more students per teacher in 2024-25 (15.7:1) than in 2020-21 (13.7:1).
Questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Pemiscot County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
14,958
Census ACS
Median income
$40,089
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
26%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
2,865 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V
- SOUTH PEMISCOT HIGHHigh · 263 students
- CENTRAL ELEMENTARYElementary · 235 students
Other schools in STEELE
- SOUTH PEMISCOT HIGHHigh · 263 students
- CENTRAL ELEMENTARYElementary · 235 students
Nearby schools
- SOUTH PEMISCOT HIGH0.3 mi · 263
- CENTRAL ELEMENTARY0.3 mi · 235
- COOTER HIGH2.5 mi · 122
- COOTER ELEM.2.5 mi · 79
- PEMISCOT CO. R-III ELEM.7.2 mi · 116
- DELTA C-7 HIGH8.5 mi · 99
Frequently asked questions
About EAST ELEMENTARYWhat is the total enrollment at EAST ELEMENTARY?
EAST ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 80 students in grades PK-KG.
What age range does EAST ELEMENTARY serve?
EAST ELEMENTARY serves students from grade PK through grade KG.
How many teachers does EAST ELEMENTARY have?
EAST ELEMENTARY employs 5 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.
How diverse is EAST ELEMENTARY?
EAST ELEMENTARY reports a student body of 68% White, 6% Hispanic, 13% Black, 14% Two or more.
Who oversees EAST ELEMENTARY?
EAST ELEMENTARY is overseen by SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V in Pemiscot County.
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