East Union Elementary

East Union Comm School District
1916 High School Dr.
Afton, IA 50830
230 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
East Union Elementary, located in Afton, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the East Union Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students in their formative years. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for future success as they transition into the middle and high school levels.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Afton, reflecting the values of a close-knit rural community. With its location on High School Drive, it shares a campus environment that promotes continuity across grade levels, allowing for a collaborative atmosphere among faculty and staff. Through its online presence, the school strives to keep families informed and connected, ensuring that parents are active partners in their children’s educational journey while maintaining a focus on student achievement and character building.
230
Total Students
17.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    221 (96.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (3.0 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: East Union Comm School District
Phone: (641)347-5411
Website: http://www.eastunionschools.org/elementary
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 89
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 27
Kindergarten 38
Grade 1 34
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 35
Gender Ratio