East Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ankeny, Iowa 50021 · Ankeny Comm School District
#215 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#5121 of 50,301 nationally
About East Elementary School
East Elementary School is a public elementary located in Ankeny, in the Ankeny Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 409 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 215th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 409.
There are 18 schools in Ankeny; East Elementary School ranks 13th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for East Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near East Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Southeast Elementary School
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
585 students · 1.2 km away
Parkview Middle School
Ankeny · Public middle · Grades 6–7
865 students · 1.2 km away
Terrace Learning Center
Ankeny · Public other · Grades PK–PK
361 students · 1.3 km away
Northview Middle School
Ankeny · Public other · Grades 8–9
1,021 students · 1.6 km away
Northeast Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
595 students · 1.7 km away
Ankeny High School
Ankeny · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,375 students · 1.8 km away
Southview Middle School
Ankeny · Public other · Grades 8–9
913 students · 1.9 km away
Northwest Elementary School
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students · 2.1 km away
Prairie Ridge Middle School
Ankeny · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,004 students · 2.1 km away
Heritage Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Bettendorf · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
Irving Elementary School
Dubuque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
Gilbert Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
409 students
North Polk Central Elementary School
Alleman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
Kluckhohn Elementary School
Le Mars · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students
North Ridge Elementary
Grimes · Public elementary · Grades K–4
412 students
Frequently asked questions
Is East Elementary School a good school?
East Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 79.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #215 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does East Elementary School rank in Iowa?
East Elementary School ranks #215 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #5121 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School had 409 students in 2025.
Is East Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
East Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near East Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of East Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.