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East Union Elementary

Summary:

East Union Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the East Union Community School District in Afton, IA, with a student population of 230. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, ranking 83 out of 557 Iowa elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Union Elementary's key strengths include its strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science significantly higher than the state averages. The school has also steadily improved its statewide ranking over the years, indicating a commitment to enhancing the quality of education. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.4 to 13.8 over the past three years, suggests a more personalized learning environment for students. When compared to nearby schools, such as Orient Elementary, Diagonal Elementary, Murray Elementary, and Creston Elementary, East Union Elementary generally outperforms them in academic achievement.

While the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 40.68% to 61.79% in recent years, its performance is closely aligned with the overall performance of the East Union Community School District, indicating a district-wide focus on academic excellence. Overall, East Union Elementary is a high-performing school that provides a quality education and fosters student success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1916 High School Dr.
       Afton, IA  50830

(641) 347-5411

District: East Union Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
83rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,373 Help


Students who attend East Union Elementary usually attend:

High:    East Union Middle-High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  210

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.8%
Hispanic:
4.3%
Two or more races:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Union Elementary ranks better than 85.1% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.02. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Union Elementary is 11.4. (See more...)
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Compare East Union Elementary employs 18.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Union Elementary is $14,373.
Schooldigger Rankings:

East Union Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

East Union Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Union Community School District 76th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Union Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 36.14 487th 626 22.2%
2013 40.86 450th 624 27.9%
2014 44.35 422nd 603 30.0%
2015 18.51 533rd 616 13.5%
2016 36.17 459th 599 23.4%
2017 40.30 412th 574 28.2%
2018 55.93 297th 567 47.6%
2019 61.05 256th 603 57.5%
2021 55.39 281st 567 50.4%
2022 53.95 302nd 574 47.4%
2023 70.15 166th 565 70.6%
2024 78.02 83rd 557 85.1%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Union Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 71 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 71
1989 58 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 58
1990 46 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 46
1991 63 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1992 50 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 50
1993 63 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1994 59 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
1995 112 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1996 112 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1997 114 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1998 121 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1999 130 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 132
2000 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2001 110 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2002 80 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2003 80 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2004 80 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2005 72 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2006 76 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2007 69 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 73
2008 78 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2009 66 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2010 75 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 79
2011 122 1 0 3 1 0 2 0 129
2012 150 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 158
2013 248 5 0 11 0 0 3 0 267
2014 273 3 0 17 0 0 5 0 298
2015 248 2 0 12 0 0 5 0 267
2016 232 2 0 11 0 0 4 0 249
2017 248 2 0 9 0 0 3 0 262
2018 261 3 0 8 0 0 1 0 273
2019 251 6 0 13 0 0 1 0 271
2020 236 1 0 13 0 0 4 0 254
2021 223 0 0 16 0 0 7 0 246
2022 220 0 0 13 0 0 3 0 236
2023 221 0 0 7 0 0 2 0 230
2024 199 0 0 9 0 0 2 0 210

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Union Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 71 5.0 14.2 25.4
1989 58 4.8 12.0 24.1
1990 46 4.1 11.2 19.6
1991 63 4.2 15.0 25.4
1992 50 4.0 12.5 30
1993 63 4.2 15.0 38.1
1994 59 4.2 14.0 37.3
1995 113 10.5 10.8 50.4
1996 113 10.5 10.8 50.4
1997 116 12.2 9.5 38.8
1998 122 11.2 10.9 29.5
1999 132 8.0 16.5 52.3
2000 120 12.5 9.6 49.2
2001 110 7.0 15.7 51.8
2002 80 10.8 7.4 40
2003 80 10.8 7.4 40
2004 80 6.8 11.8 41.3
2005 72 6.5 11.1 52.8
2006 76 5.6 13.6 43.4
2007 73 8.0 9.1 45.2
2008 80 6.7 11.9 38.8
2009 68 6.9 9.9 41.2
2010 79 4.5 17.4 45.6
2011 129 7.0 18.4 46.5
2012 158 16.7 9.4 32.9
2013 267 15.7 16.9 40.4
2014 298 18.3 16.2 47
2015 267 18.0 14.8 46.4
2016 249 19.0 13.1 48.2
2017 262 18.4 14.1 55
2018 273 21.4 12.7 47.6
2019 271 18.4 14.6 62
2020 254 18.9 13.3 64.6
2021 246 17.7 13.8 61.8
2022 236 18.9 12.4 40.7
2023 230 17.4 13.2 53.9
2024 210 18.3 11.4 48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Union Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 71 5.0 14.2 25.4
1989 58 4.8 12.0 24.1
1990 46 4.1 11.2 19.6
1991 63 4.2 15.0 25.4
1992 50 4.0 12.5 30
1993 63 4.2 15.0 38.1
1994 59 4.2 14.0 37.3
1995 113 10.5 10.8 50.4
1996 113 10.5 10.8 50.4
1997 116 12.2 9.5 38.8
1998 122 11.2 10.9 29.5
1999 132 8.0 16.5 52.3
2000 120 12.5 9.6 49.2
2001 110 7.0 15.7 51.8
2002 80 10.8 7.4 40
2003 80 10.8 7.4 40
2004 80 6.8 11.8 41.3
2005 72 6.5 11.1 52.8
2006 76 5.6 13.6 43.4
2007 73 8.0 9.1 45.2
2008 80 6.7 11.9 38.8
2009 68 6.9 9.9 41.2
2010 79 4.5 17.4 45.6
2011 129 7.0 18.4 46.5
2012 158 16.7 9.4 32.9
2013 267 15.7 16.9 40.4
2014 298 18.3 16.2 47
2015 267 18.0 14.8 46.4
2016 249 19.0 13.1 48.2
2017 262 18.4 14.1 55
2018 273 21.4 12.7 47.6
2019 271 18.4 14.6 62
2020 254 18.9 13.3 64.6
2021 246 17.7 13.8 61.8
2022 236 18.9 12.4 40.7
2023 230 17.4 13.2 53.9
2024 210 18.3 11.4 48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Union Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,097 (7.6%) $13,276 (92.4%) $14,373

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Union Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 256th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 166th of 565 Elementary schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Union Elementary)61.968.2
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Union Community School District)61.968.2
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Union Elementary)76.277.3
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Union Community School District)76.277.3
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Union Elementary)91.287.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Union Community School District)91.287.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Union Elementary)76.590.2
 13.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Union Community School District)76.590.2
 13.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Union Elementary)7069.7
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Union Community School District)7069.7
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Union Elementary)7072.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (East Union Community School District)7072.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students271230
 15.1%
African American60
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic137
 46.2%
Pacific Islander00
White251221
 12%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62%53.9%
 8.1%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 210 students attended East Union Elementary.

Students who attend East Union Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : East Union Middle-High School

Students at East Union Elementary are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.

East Union Elementary ranks 83rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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