East Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Independence, Iowa 50644 · Independence Comm School District
#387 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#9850 of 50,301 nationally
About East Elementary School
East Elementary School is a public elementary located in Independence, in the Independence Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades K–2. In 2025 it enrolled 265 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 387th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 265.
There are 5 schools in Independence; East Elementary School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)40%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.6
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
- 265
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near East Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Early Childhood Center
Independence · Public other · Grades PK–PK
46 students · 80 m away
West Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
360 students · 188 m away
Independence Junior Senior High School
Independence · Public high · Grades 7–12
712 students · 928 m away
Perry #1 Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–8
29 students · 9.7 km away
Prairie Grove Elementary School
Hazelton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
23 students · 13 km away
Jesup Elementary School
Jesup · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
412 students · 13 km away
Jesup High School
Jesup · Public high · Grades 9–12
269 students · 13 km away
Jesup Middle School
Jesup · Public middle · Grades 5–8
249 students · 13 km away
East Buchanan Elementary School
Winthrop · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
303 students · 14 km away
East Buchanan High School
Winthrop · Public high · Grades 9–12
189 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
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265 students
Wright Elementary School
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265 students
Pocahontas Area Elementary School
Pocahontas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
265 students
Longfellow Elementary School
Belle Plaine · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
267 students
Phillips Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
Parkview Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
267 students
Frequently asked questions
Is East Elementary School a good school?
East Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 72.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #387 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 #387 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #9850 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School had 265 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–2. 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.