Is East Elementary a good school?

East Elementary ranks 619 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend East Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 305 students attended East Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of East Elementary?

Students at East Elementary are 40% White, 33% African American, 16% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of East Elementary attend?

Students who attend East Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Lewis And Clark Middle High : Jefferson City High

East Elementary

Summary:

East Elementary is a public elementary school located in Jefferson City, Missouri, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 305 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Academically, East Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with significantly lower performance on state assessments compared to the district and state averages. The school's performance is particularly low for African American and White student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 25% and bottom 50% of Missouri elementary schools, respectively. However, East Elementary performs relatively well for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 30% of Missouri elementary schools in this category.

Compared to nearby schools in the Jefferson City district, such as Belair Elementary, Cedar Hill Elementary, and West Elementary, East Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates on state assessments and lower overall school rankings. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at East Elementary may be a significant factor contributing to the school's lower academic performance, and the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio suggest that the district is investing resources in the school, but these factors alone may not be enough to overcome the challenges faced by the student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

1229 E McCarty
Jefferson City, MO 65101-4855

(573) 659-3165

District: Jefferson City

SchoolDigger Rank:
619^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,006

Students who attend East Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lewis And Clark Middle
High:	Jefferson City High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 305

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.0%

African American:

33.4%

Two or more races:

16.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Elementary ranks worse than 68.9% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 10^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.27. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at East Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40%), African American (33.4%), two or more races (16.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Elementary is 10.3, which is the 2^nd best among 11 elementary schools in the Jefferson City School District. (See more...)

Compare East Elementary employs 29.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Elementary is $12,006. 5 elementary schools in the Jefferson City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

East Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks East Elementary 619^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See East Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Jefferson City:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson City 167^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2006	50.19	552^nd	1074	48.6%
2007	64.73	309^th	1080	71.4%
2008	53.26	508^th	1084	53.1%
2009	53.69	512^th	1053	51.4%
2010	42.16	698^th	1066	34.5%
2011	43.77	698^th	1088	35.8%
2012	28.59	889^th	1085	18.1%
2013	37.17	797^th	1108	28.1%
2014	39.81	734^th	1089	32.6%
2015	13.69	957^th	1058	9.5%
2016	6.89	820^th	865	5.2%
2017	6.68	984^th	1032	4.7%
2018	6.15	997^th	1045	4.6%
2019	6.89	992^nd	1052	5.7%
2021	31.41	644^th	901	28.5%
2022	27.81	669^th	908	26.3%
2023	34.27	619^th	898	31.1%

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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
2018	12.50	840^th	887	5.3%
2019	14.31	848^th	907	6.5%
2021	62.94	138^th	574	76.0%
2022	59.97	159^th	532	70.1%
2023	61.39	172^nd	611	71.8%

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Rank History for African American students at East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	16.78	230^th	250	8.0%
2022	43.48	97^th	184	47.3%

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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
2018	8.89	882^nd	898	1.8%
2019	17.77	840^th	917	8.4%
2023	35.71	445^th	673	33.9%

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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.

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
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	413	413
1992	304	94	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
1993	292	80	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	373
1994	226	96	6	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	331
1995	185	93	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	287
1996	185	93	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	287
1997	157	121	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	285
1998	167	127	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1999	153	116	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
2000	130	134	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	271
2001	145	119	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	274
2002	136	144	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2003	136	144	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2004	140	155	4	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2005	114	122	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
2006	110	135	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
2007	119	135	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
2008	118	143	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
2009	123	165	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	300
2010	136	188	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	336
2011	148	169	4	17	0	0	27	0	365
2012	126	175	1	18	1	0	25	0	346
2013	119	169	2	13	1	1	26	0	331
2014	127	168	3	23	0	1	28	0	350
2015	121	201	2	24	0	0	40	0	388
2016	120	184	2	23	0	0	42	0	371
2017	121	214	2	26	1	0	36	0	400
2018	99	146	1	18	0	0	40	0	304
2019	109	130	1	21	0	0	40	0	301
2020	109	122	0	19	0	0	39	0	289
2021	112	114	0	14	0	0	42	0	282
2022	117	103	0	21	0	0	40	0	281
2023	122	102	3	27	1	0	50	0	305

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
1991	413	22.0	18.7	35.4
1992	402	23.2	17.3	34.1
1993	373	23.2	16.1	45
1994	331	24.1	13.7	43.8
1995	287	26.1	11.0	59.2
1996	287	26.1	11.0	59.2
1997	285	23.1	12.3	57.2
1998	302	23.1	13.1	59.9
1999	277	23.6	11.7	67.1
2000	271	21.6	12.5	67.5
2001	274	21.1	13.0	60.2
2002	298	20.6	14.5	75.8
2003	298	20.6	14.5	75.8
2004	311	21.1	14.7	73
2005	248	21.1	11.8	76.6
2006	259	20.1	12.9	75.7
2007	269	19.1	14.1	73.2
2008	273	22.1	12.4	75.8
2009	300	22.1	13.6	73.7
2010	336	24.7	13.6	82.7
2011	365	24.8	14.7	84.4
2012	346	28.4	12.1	83.2
2013	331	28.2	11.7	90.9
2014	350	27.5	12.7	84.6
2015	388	28.0	13.8	84.5
2016	371	30.0	12.3	99.2
2017	400	28.2	14.1	100
2018	304	27.2	11.1	98.4
2019	301	25.5	11.7	99
2020	289	25.0	11.5	99
2021	282	27.7	10.1	98.9
2022	281	27.4	10.2	98.9
2023	305	29.4	10.3	99

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
1991	413	22.0	18.7	35.4
1992	402	23.2	17.3	34.1
1993	373	23.2	16.1	45
1994	331	24.1	13.7	43.8
1995	287	26.1	11.0	59.2
1996	287	26.1	11.0	59.2
1997	285	23.1	12.3	57.2
1998	302	23.1	13.1	59.9
1999	277	23.6	11.7	67.1
2000	271	21.6	12.5	67.5
2001	274	21.1	13.0	60.2
2002	298	20.6	14.5	75.8
2003	298	20.6	14.5	75.8
2004	311	21.1	14.7	73
2005	248	21.1	11.8	76.6
2006	259	20.1	12.9	75.7
2007	269	19.1	14.1	73.2
2008	273	22.1	12.4	75.8
2009	300	22.1	13.6	73.7
2010	336	24.7	13.6	82.7
2011	365	24.8	14.7	84.4
2012	346	28.4	12.1	83.2
2013	331	28.2	11.7	90.9
2014	350	27.5	12.7	84.6
2015	388	28.0	13.8	84.5
2016	371	30.0	12.3	99.2
2017	400	28.2	14.1	100
2018	304	27.2	11.1	98.4
2019	301	25.5	11.7	99
2020	289	25.0	11.5	99
2021	282	27.7	10.1	98.9
2022	281	27.4	10.2	98.9
2023	305	29.4	10.3	99

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 Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$280 (2.8%)	$9,773 (97.2%)	$10,054
2020	$323 (3.0%)	$10,577 (97.0%)	$10,900
2021	$575 (4.7%)	$11,558 (95.3%)	$12,132
2022	$608 (5.1%)	$11,398 (94.9%)	$12,006

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East 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 992^nd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 619^th of 898 Elementary schools	25.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Elementary)	18.7	16.7	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson City)	36.7	41.4	4.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary)	20.4	27.1	6.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson City)	42.7	47.7	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary)	14	25	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson City)	36.5	35.8	0.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary)	22	33.3	11.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson City)	43.6	41.1	2.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary)	14	25	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson City)	28.7	26.8	1.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (East Elementary)	22	47.5	25.5%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson City)	36.1	37.1	1%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary)	20	50	30%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson City)	43.7	42.2	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	301	305	1.3%
African American	130	102	21.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	21	27	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	109	122	11.9%
Two or More Races	40	50	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99%	99%	0%

Schools Near East Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Elementary	Public	K-5	1229 E McCarty	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3165	305	29	10.3	99.0%	122 (40.0%)	102 (33.4%)	27 (8.9%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (16.4%)	34.3	619^th of 898 public elementary schools	31.1%		27.8	669^th of 908 public elementary schools	26.3%	50	16.7	25.0	25.0	47.5	27.1	33.3	50.0	$12,006	$608	$11,399
Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary	Public	K-5	1101 Jackson	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3170	281	27	10.3	98.9%	93 (33.1%)	138 (49.1%)	16 (5.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (11.4%)	34.5	616^th of 898 public elementary schools	31.4%		24.2	696^th of 908 public elementary schools	23.3%	80	56.5	15.2	16.1	25.8	47.8	19.5	22.6	$11,935	$487	$11,448
Moreau Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	1410 Hough Park	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3180	328	33	9.8	59.5%	177 (54.0%)	89 (27.1%)	14 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (13.7%)	30.4	657^th of 898 public elementary schools	26.8%		26.5	679^th of 908 public elementary schools	25.2%	22	17.3	37.5	14.9	29.8	40.4	42.9	25.7	$13,106	$777	$12,328
Mocap Elem.School	Public, Virtual	K-5	205 Jefferson Street	Jefferson City	65102	Cole County	Mo Virtual Instruction Program	No	No	Yes	No	(573) 751-2453	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
South Elementary	Public	K-5	707 Linden Dr	Jefferson City	65109	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3185	312	26	11.8	99.0%	114 (36.5%)	122 (39.1%)	18 (5.8%)	24 (7.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.9%)	34.6	613^th of 898 public elementary schools	31.7%		35.6	595^th of 908 public elementary schools	34.5%	18	25.7	30.6	25.7	25.7	48.6	35.6		$12,068	$415	$11,654
Cedar Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	1510 Vieth	Jefferson City	65109	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3160	324	28	11.5	43.8%	216 (66.7%)	40 (12.3%)	20 (6.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (13.9%)	51.8	436^th of 898 public elementary schools	51.4%		50	453^rd of 908 public elementary schools	50.1%	17	44.7	32.3	26.9		49.0	50.1	44.2	$12,097	$267	$11,829
West Elementary	Public	K-5	100 Dix Rd	Jefferson City	65109	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3195	307	24	12.5	51.8%	204 (66.4%)	52 (16.9%)	17 (5.5%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.4%)	58	376^th of 898 public elementary schools	58.1%		44.5	513^th of 908 public elementary schools	43.5%	137	45.0	46.8	22.8		53.3	45.1	42.9	$11,954	$313	$11,640
Belair Elementary	Public	K-5	701 Belair	Jefferson City	65109	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3155	377	31	12.3	55.7%	216 (57.3%)	70 (18.6%)	46 (12.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (11.1%)	60.8	344^th of 898 public elementary schools	61.7%		59.9	364^th of 908 public elementary schools	59.9%	20	46.0	48.5	31.2		43.6	52.9	50.8	$10,418	$535	$9,883
Blair Oaks Intermediate	Public	3-5	6124 Falcon Lane	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Blair Oaks R-II	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 635-6864	255	17	14.8	11.0%	242 (94.9%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	92.1	47^th of 898 public elementary schools	94.8%		94	28^th of 908 public elementary schools	96.9%	19	69.2	79.5		63.0	70.8	83.1	57.0	$7,575	$65	$7,510
Blair Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	6124 Falcon Ln	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Blair Oaks R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 634-2808	218	18	12.4	8.7%	204 (93.6%)	4 (1.8%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)								(n/a)								$13,741	$508	$13,234

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