- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Independence, IA
East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191458000865
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Independence, IA.
School address
District: Independence Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191458000865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
East Elementary School shrank from 298 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 191458000865 · Independence, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 11:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence Junior Senior High School (712 students)
East Elementary School shrank from 298 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
East Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence J
Independence Junior Senior High School
712 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
360 students
- This school 265
East Elementary School
265 students
- Early Childhoo 46
Early Childhood Center
46 students
What this shows East Elementary School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary School compares
East Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 12% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in Iowa - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,274
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, East Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Independence Comm School District reports $12,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Junior Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 46:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Independence
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Independence, IA. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 11:1, which is 26% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Elementary School?
31.9% of students at East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Independence, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Independence, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Independence on the city page.
What other schools are in Independence Comm School District?
Besides East Elementary School, Independence Comm School District also operates Independence Junior Senior High School (712 students), West Elementary School (360 students), and Early Childhood Center (46 students). See the Independence Comm School District district page for the complete list.