East Elementary School

755 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

East Elementary School is a public primary school located in Pendleton, Indiana, serving as part of the South Madison Community School Corporation. Situated on E US 36, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive educational environment focused on the foundational growth of young students. It typically serves children in the early elementary grades, emphasizing both core academic subjects and the development of essential social and emotional skills necessary for lifelong learning.

As a staple of the Pendleton community, East Elementary prioritizes a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students. The school is known for its commitment to providing a safe, inclusive setting where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Through a blend of traditional instruction and modern teaching practices, the school works to prepare its students for a smooth transition into the intermediate and middle school levels within the South Madison district.

755

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	699
Hispanic	23
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
699 (92.6 %)
Hispanic
23 (3.0 %)
Two or More
21 (2.8 %)
Black
8 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	South Madison Com Sch Corp
Phone:	(765)779-4445
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	755
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 112

Grade 6 112