East Sac County Elementary

East Sac County Comm School District
400 S 16th St
Sac City, IA 50583
424 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
The East Sac County Elementary School, located at 400 S. 16th St. in Sac City, Iowa, serves as a primary educational hub for the East Sac County Community School District. As a key component of the district’s infrastructure, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the region. The facility focuses on building foundational academic skills while encouraging social-emotional growth and community engagement, reflecting the district’s overall commitment to preparing students for future success within a small-town educational setting.

The school operates under the broader mission of the East Sac County school system, which emphasizes the integration of modern educational practices with traditional community values. By providing a structured curriculum and access to various extracurricular opportunities, the Sac City building aims to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-aged population. Families and community members can stay informed regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official website at http://www.eastsac.k12.ia.us, which serves as a central resource for ongoing school-home communication.
424
Total Students
31.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    398 (93.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (2.8 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
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 Sac County Comm School District
Phone: (712)662-7200
Website: http://www.eastsac.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 144
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 35
Kindergarten 62
Grade 1 54
Grade 2 48
Grade 3 72
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 57
Grade 6 54
Gender Ratio