East Elementary School
298 Students
Elementary School K - 2nd
School Overview
East Elementary School, located at 1103 First Street West in Independence, Iowa, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Independence Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the developmental needs of its young students, typically serving children in the early elementary grades. By prioritizing core curriculum standards alongside character development, East Elementary aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for success as they transition into the higher grade levels within the district.
The school operates as part of a close-knit community in Buchanan County, emphasizing the importance of home-school collaboration to enhance student outcomes. Through the district’s website, families are kept informed about school initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and academic calendars, ensuring a transparent connection between the administration, teachers, and the local community. East Elementary is committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally, reflecting the broader mission of the Independence Community School District to provide quality education to all its learners.
The school operates as part of a close-knit community in Buchanan County, emphasizing the importance of home-school collaboration to enhance student outcomes. Through the district’s website, families are kept informed about school initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and academic calendars, ensuring a transparent connection between the administration, teachers, and the local community. East Elementary is committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally, reflecting the broader mission of the Independence Community School District to provide quality education to all its learners.
298
Total Students
24.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 269 |
| Hispanic | 9 |
| Two or More | 20 |
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White269 (90.3 %)
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Two or More20 (6.7 %)
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Hispanic9 (3.0 %)
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: | Independence Comm School District |
| Phone: | (319)334-7425 |
| Website: | http://www.indeek12.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 298 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 24.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 88 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 18 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
104
Grade 1
88
Grade 2
106
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 104 |
| Grade 1 | 88 |
| Grade 2 | 106 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 134 | 45% |
| Male | 164 | 55% |
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