At a glance
Reported students
265
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
312.5
East Elementary School: 265 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
12.3:1 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
- 294
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.91
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about East Elementary School
East Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–02 in Independence. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Independence Comm School District. NCES reports 265 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 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, close to 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 (90.9%) and multiracial (5.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking East Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.56 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?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.88
- 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
- White90.9%
- Hispanic2.3%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
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
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.
Other schools in Independence Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
360 reported students
Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
46 reported students
Independence Junior Senior High School
High · Grades 07–12
712 reported students
Public schools near East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Elementary School Elementary · Independence Comm School District | 03–06 | 360 | 0.1 mi |
| Perry #1 Elementary School Elementary · Jesup Comm School District | KG–08 | 29 | 6 mi |
| Prairie Grove Elementary School Elementary · Jesup Comm School District | KG–08 | 23 | 8 mi |
| Jesup Elementary School Elementary · Jesup Comm School District | PK–04 | 412 | 8.1 mi |
| East Buchanan Elementary School Elementary · East Buchanan Comm School District | PK–06 | 303 | 8.7 mi |
| Triumph Elementary School Elementary · Jesup Comm School District | KG–08 | 42 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
What grades does East Elementary School serve?
East Elementary School reports grades KG–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Independence Comm School District.
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School reported 265 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 294 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 265 students and 21.56 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 Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Independence Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40% 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 Elementary School in?
East Elementary School is part of Independence Comm School District, based in Independence, IA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Elementary School (0.1 mi), Perry #1 Elementary School (6 mi), Prairie Grove Elementary School (8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.