Ballard East Elementary

www.ballard.k12.ia.us

422 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

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.

422

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ballard East Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	386
Hispanic	20
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	8

White
386 (91.5 %)
Hispanic
20 (4.7 %)
Two or More
8 (1.9 %)
Black
6 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Ballard Comm School District
Phone:	(515)220-4306
Website:	http://www.ballard.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 125