East Elementary School

www.imschools.org

84 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

East Elementary School, located at 300 West B Street in Iron Mountain, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Iron Mountain Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for their future educational transitions. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community, the school strives to ensure that each student receives a well-rounded foundation in a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

As part of the Iron Mountain school system, East Elementary benefits from the district’s broader commitment to academic excellence and student success. The school utilizes its facilities and resources to provide a curriculum that meets state standards while encouraging student engagement through various classroom activities. For parents and community members interested in detailed information—such as school calendars, staff directories, or district-wide policies—the official school website at http://www.imschools.org serves as the primary hub for communication and updates regarding school operations.

Total Students

6.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	7
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	4

White
71 (84.5 %)
Hispanic
7 (8.3 %)
Two or More
4 (4.8 %)
Black
1 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Iron Mountain Public Schools
Phone:	(906)779-2610
Website:	http://www.imschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	84
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 5 47

Grade 6 37