East Elementary

Summary:

East Elementary is a public elementary school in Jackson, MO, serving 717 students in grades PK-4. It is the largest elementary school in the Jackson R-II School District, with a predominantly white student population and a relatively low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

East Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 66.3% of 3rd graders and 61.3% of 4th graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 51.5% and 53.7% for the district, respectively. The school has also steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom half in 2018-2019 to the top 15% in the current 2022-2023 school year, where it is ranked 131 out of 898 elementary schools and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Additionally, East Elementary has the highest per-student spending among nearby schools, with $14,915 spent per student in the 2021-2022 school year, compared to the district average of $11,610 and the state average of $12,925.

While East Elementary's academic performance and resources are impressive, the school's predominantly white student population and lower percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch suggest that there may be socioeconomic and racial disparities within the Cape Girardeau 63 School District. Nearby schools, such as South Elementary, have a much more diverse student body, with 85.82% white, 4.4% African American, and 4.16% Hispanic students. This indicates that the district as a whole serves a diverse community, but the student population at East Elementary is less representative of this diversity.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 455 N. Lacey Street
       Jackson, MO  63755-2336


(573) 243-5271

District: Jackson R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
131st of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,915 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  717

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Two or more races:
2.1%
African American:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Elementary ranks better than 85.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson R-II School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 East Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jackson R-II School District. Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), two or more races (2.1%), Asian (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Jackson R-II School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Elementary is 15.1, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Jackson R-II School District! (See more...)
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Compare East Elementary employs 47.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Elementary is $14,915, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Jackson R-II School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

East Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks East Elementary 131st of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See East Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:


Jackson R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson R-II 55th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Elementary

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Rank History for all students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.17 489th 1045 53.2%
2019 46.51 569th 1052 45.9%
2021 65.03 307th 901 65.9%
2022 66.38 283rd 908 68.8%
2023 81.91 131st 898 85.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.76 651st 887 26.6%
2019 30.97 710th 907 21.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.72 248th 251 1.2%
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Rank History for White students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.89 498th 898 44.5%
2019 35.76 617th 917 32.7%
2021 53.39 311th 691 55.0%
2022 59.67 253rd 675 62.5%
2023 73.24 155th 673 77.0%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

East Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for East Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 614 20 8 10 2 1 17 0 672
2017 631 20 5 18 2 1 27 0 704
2018 686 19 6 9 2 1 19 0 742
2019 626 22 7 7 0 3 14 0 679
2020 629 18 5 10 1 2 15 0 680
2021 623 13 8 8 1 1 17 0 671
2022 619 16 8 16 1 1 14 0 675
2023 663 13 13 12 0 1 15 0 717

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 672 28.0 24.0 37.2
2017 704 28.6 24.5 31.3
2018 742 42.9 17.2 29.9
2019 679 43.5 15.5 31.7
2020 680 46.7 14.5 30.3
2021 671 46.5 14.4 28.9
2022 675 46.3 14.5 28.6
2023 717 47.2 15.1 31.2

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 672 28.0 24.0 37.2
2017 704 28.6 24.5 31.3
2018 742 42.9 17.2 29.9
2019 679 43.5 15.5 31.7
2020 680 46.7 14.5 30.3
2021 671 46.5 14.4 28.9
2022 675 46.3 14.5 28.6
2023 717 47.2 15.1 31.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for East Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,079 (9.3%) $10,531 (90.7%) $11,610
2020 $1,147 (8.9%) $11,778 (91.1%) $12,925
2021 $1,128 (8.3%) $12,501 (91.7%) $13,629
2022 $1,186 (8.0%) $13,730 (92.1%) $14,915

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 569th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 131st of 898 Elementary schools
 39.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Elementary)40.366.3
 26%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson R-II)39.151.5
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary)43.550.5
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson R-II)5445.8
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary)43.161.3
 18.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson R-II)42.653.7
 11.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary)55.860.2
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson R-II)53.751.7
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students679717
 5.6%
African American2213
 40.9%
American Indian00
Asian713
 85.7%
Hispanic712
 71.4%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White626663
 5.9%
Two or More Races1415
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.7%31.2%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Elementary

Students at East Elementary are 92% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

East Elementary ranks 131st of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 717 students attended East Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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