East Mills Elementary School in Malvern, IA

At a glance

Reported students

214

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

21.92

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Iowa elementary enrollment

21st percentile

Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

224

East Mills Elementary School: 214 reported students.

State peer staffing position

5th percentile

9.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 202
Teachers (FTE): 19
Student–teacher ratio: 10.6:1

What the reported data says about East Mills Elementary School

East Mills Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Malvern. It is one of 2 current school records connected to East Mills Comm School District. NCES reports 214 students for 2024–25.

Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking East Mills Elementary School

1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 19.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 47.7%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1.8
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White92.1%
Hispanic3.7%
Black0.5%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

East Mills Jr/Sr High School

High · Grades 06–12

234 reported students

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Public schools near East Mills Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
East Mills Jr/Sr High School High · East Mills Comm School District	06–12	234	under 0.1 mi
Glenwood Senior High School High · Glenwood Comm School District	09–12	570	8.1 mi
Glenwood Middle School Middle · Glenwood Comm School District	06–08	453	8.3 mi
Northeast Elementary School Elementary · Glenwood Comm School District	PK–02	538	8.7 mi
West Elementary School Elementary · Glenwood Comm School District	03–05	440	8.8 mi
Fremont-Mills Elementary School Elementary · Fremont-Mills Comm School District	PK–06	262	10 mi

Frequently asked questions about East Mills Elementary School

What grades does East Mills Elementary School serve?

East Mills Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Mills Comm School District.

How many students attend East Mills Elementary School?

East Mills Elementary School reported 214 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 202 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at East Mills Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 214 students and 21.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is East Mills Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

East Mills Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Mills Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of East Mills Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

47.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is East Mills Elementary School in?

East Mills Elementary School is part of East Mills Comm School District, based in Malvern, IA, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near East Mills Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Mills Jr/Sr High School (under 0.1 mi), Glenwood Senior High School (8.1 mi), Glenwood Middle School (8.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.