East Elementary School

1103 First Street West
Independence, IA 50644
(School attendance zone shown in map)
East Elementary School serves 281 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

East Elementary School's student population of 281 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
281 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
4%
13%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
90%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend East Elementary School?
281 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of East Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Independence Community School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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