BALLARD EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ballard East Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ballard Comm School District school district, located in Cambridge, IA with about 405 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Ballard East Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ballard East Elementary, located in Cambridge, Iowa, is a key component of the Ballard Community School District. Serving students in the early stages of their academic careers, the school focuses on providing a supportive and foundational learning environment. As part of a district known for its community-oriented approach, Ballard East emphasizes core academic instruction while fostering the social and emotional development of its young students.
The school benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the broader Ballard district, which prides itself on preparing students for future success through a blend of traditional curriculum and modern educational practices. By maintaining a location in the small community of Cambridge, Ballard East Elementary plays a central role in the lives of local families, acting as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes student engagement, safety, and a strong partnership between educators and parents.
For more information, contact Ballard East Elementary at (515) 220-4306 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cambridge, IA 50046-7741
(515) 220-4306
http://www.ballard.k12.ia.us
BALLARD EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cambridge, IA with about 405 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ballard Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 405
- Teachers:
- 25.75
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 405 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BALLARD EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.8%
- Black or African American
- 2.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.