East Elementary

Summary:

East Elementary is a public elementary school located in Monroe, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 385. The school is part of the Union County Public Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of minority students, with 32.21% African American and 60.52% Hispanic students, compared to only 4.16% White students. Academically, East Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 15% of North Carolina elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science are significantly lower than the Union County Public Schools district and the state of North Carolina averages. Additionally, over 99% of East Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While East Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.2 to 12.3 over the past three school years, the school's performance has been consistently poor. Nearby schools, such as Unionville Elementary, Shiloh Valley Primary School, and Shiloh Valley Elementary, consistently outperform East Elementary in academic proficiency and overall school rankings. This highlights the significant academic gap between East Elementary and its surrounding schools, suggesting that targeted interventions and resources may be necessary to improve student outcomes at East Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 515 Elizabeth Ave
       Monroe, NC  28112-5018


(704) 296-3110

District: Union County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1398th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,165 Help


Students who attend East Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Monroe Middle
High:    Monroe High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.6%
African American:
29.8%
White:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Elementary ranks worse than 92.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 28th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.6%), African American (29.8%), White (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Elementary is 11.3, which is the 2nd best among 29 elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Elementary is $14,165, which is the 4th highest among 29 elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks East Elementary 1398th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See East Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Union County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County Public Schools 53rd of 242 North Carolina 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 NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 12.83 1192nd 1276 6.6%
2007 18.93 1144th 1293 11.5%
2008 9.37 1253rd 1324 5.4%
2009 5.35 1315th 1354 2.9%
2010 20.09 1181st 1363 13.4%
2011 22.06 1175th 1381 14.9%
2012 8.39 1330th 1388 4.2%
2013 8.02 1348th 1403 3.9%
2014 11.42 1275th 1390 8.3%
2015 8.63 1357th 1440 5.8%
2016 12.38 1304th 1425 8.5%
2017 15.66 1264th 1429 11.5%
2018 10.45 1337th 1434 6.8%
2019 18.78 1279th 1473 13.2%
2021 16.40 1287th 1489 13.6%
2022 16.13 1345th 1514 11.2%
2023 17.17 1305th 1502 13.1%
2024 12.41 1398th 1505 7.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.47 313th 421 25.7%
2019 51.43 194th 497 61.0%
2021 59.05 94th 385 75.6%
2022 47.66 214th 485 55.9%
2023 47.59 228th 514 55.6%
2024 29.04 424th 533 20.5%
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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 NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.24 1130th 1332 15.2%
2019 27.87 1091st 1361 19.8%
2021 28.99 977th 1329 26.5%
2022 27.54 1089th 1366 20.3%
2023 19.18 1274th 1437 11.3%
2024 27.36 1180th 1450 18.6%
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Rank History for Female students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.93 1359th 1405 3.3%
2019 21.84 1211th 1424 15.0%
2021 26.55 1068th 1440 25.8%
2022 23.39 1194th 1458 18.1%
2023 24.13 1171st 1459 19.7%
2024 9.93 1396th 1455 4.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.68 333rd 897 62.9%
2019 10.55 874th 878 0.5%
2021 67.14 119th 646 81.6%
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Rank History for Male students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.49 1260th 1413 10.8%
2019 20.00 1235th 1430 13.6%
2021 11.67 1328th 1444 8.0%
2022 12.26 1364th 1464 6.8%
2023 14.21 1336th 1461 8.6%
2024 18.21 1282nd 1464 12.4%
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Rank History for African American students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.40 749th 927 19.2%
2019 24.70 804th 949 15.3%
2021 20.02 814th 896 9.2%
2022 14.50 884th 927 4.6%
2023 16.00 876th 933 6.1%
2024 25.94 758th 924 18.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.12 768th 851 9.8%
2019 46.60 466th 865 46.1%
2021 45.26 419th 843 50.3%
2022 41.25 530th 893 40.6%
2023 40.52 557th 915 39.1%
2024 27.80 753rd 951 20.8%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a citizen
Saturday, June 15, 2013

Open Quote The teachers at East Elementary have a large heart for students in need. Many students that attend this school live below the poverty level. They face issues related to this that mean school is a daily struggle. Many students also face the struggle of learning a new langage while learning academic content. They are then forced to test in a new language. (Academic language takes 5-9 years to acquire, but the students must take the EOGs after 1-3.) The teachers at East teach not only academics, but also self care, language, emotional, and psychological skills. Do not judge this school by the level of poverty or test scores. Close Quote



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
1994 133 405 0 29 3 n/a n/a 30 600
1995 189 408 5 36 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1996 189 408 5 36 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1997 191 386 7 78 0 n/a n/a 0 662
1998 139 406 6 143 0 n/a n/a 0 694
1999 141 430 4 193 0 n/a n/a 0 768
2000 88 421 4 235 1 n/a n/a 0 749
2001 48 426 3 282 2 n/a n/a 0 761
2002 60 325 0 345 1 n/a n/a 0 731
2003 60 325 0 345 1 n/a n/a 0 731
2004 60 298 2 390 1 n/a n/a 0 751
2005 52 296 0 447 3 n/a n/a 0 798
2006 33 252 0 468 0 n/a n/a 0 753
2007 33 186 0 294 0 n/a n/a 7 520
2008 20 180 0 260 1 n/a n/a 5 466
2009 13 187 0 253 1 n/a n/a 0 454
2010 17 162 0 276 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2011 21 141 0 274 0 0 9 0 445
2012 28 155 0 282 1 0 19 0 485
2013 29 151 0 278 0 1 9 0 468
2014 34 165 0 249 1 0 12 0 461
2015 33 184 0 317 1 0 12 0 547
2016 30 182 0 350 1 0 5 0 568
2017 26 181 0 350 0 0 20 0 577
2018 21 160 0 321 0 1 18 0 521
2019 18 167 0 277 0 0 15 0 477
2020 22 185 0 291 0 0 14 0 512
2021 10 159 1 250 0 0 12 0 432
2022 10 134 0 232 0 0 8 0 384
2023 16 124 0 233 0 0 12 0 385
2024 12 118 2 252 2 0 10 0 396

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
1994 600 40.0 15.0 6.3
1995 638 42.0 15.2 55
1996 638 42.0 15.2 55
1997 662 47.0 14.1 65.4
1998 694 54.0 12.9 65.3
1999 768 53.0 14.5 72.4
2000 749 53.0 14.1 88.4
2001 761 53.0 14.4 88.6
2002 731 53.0 13.8 76.6
2003 731 53.0 13.8 76.6
2004 751 72.0 10.4 85.2
2005 798 72.0 11.1 96
2006 753 72.0 10.5 86.2
2007 520 n/a n/a 83.4
2008 466 48.0 9.7 n/a
2009 454 53.0 8.6 n/a
2010 455 49.0 9.3 91.9
2011 445 46.0 9.6 98.2
2012 485 45.8 10.5 93.6
2013 468 49.1 9.5 99.4
2014 461 49.8 9.2 97.2
2015 547 55.0 9.9 98.2
2016 568 52.0 10.9 95.4
2017 577 52.3 11.0 99.5
2018 521 45.5 11.4 99.4
2019 477 37.6 12.6 98.7
2020 512 38.8 13.1 97.3
2021 432 35.1 12.3 99.3
2022 384 34.0 11.2 99.2
2023 385 34.0 11.3 99.2
2024 396 35.0 11.3 99.2

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
1994 600 40.0 15.0 6.3
1995 638 42.0 15.2 55
1996 638 42.0 15.2 55
1997 662 47.0 14.1 65.4
1998 694 54.0 12.9 65.3
1999 768 53.0 14.5 72.4
2000 749 53.0 14.1 88.4
2001 761 53.0 14.4 88.6
2002 731 53.0 13.8 76.6
2003 731 53.0 13.8 76.6
2004 751 72.0 10.4 85.2
2005 798 72.0 11.1 96
2006 753 72.0 10.5 86.2
2007 520 n/a n/a 83.4
2008 466 48.0 9.7 n/a
2009 454 53.0 8.6 n/a
2010 455 49.0 9.3 91.9
2011 445 46.0 9.6 98.2
2012 485 45.8 10.5 93.6
2013 468 49.1 9.5 99.4
2014 461 49.8 9.2 97.2
2015 547 55.0 9.9 98.2
2016 568 52.0 10.9 95.4
2017 577 52.3 11.0 99.5
2018 521 45.5 11.4 99.4
2019 477 37.6 12.6 98.7
2020 512 38.8 13.1 97.3
2021 432 35.1 12.3 99.3
2022 384 34.0 11.2 99.2
2023 385 34.0 11.3 99.2
2024 396 35.0 11.3 99.2

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 $2,305 (16.3%) $11,860 (83.7%) $14,165

Data source: North Carolina 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 1279th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1305th of 1502 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Elementary)30.429.2
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)77.477
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (East Elementary)17.416.9
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)67.559.9
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary)54.537.9
 16.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)75.375.7
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (East Elementary)36.329.8
 6.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)72.668.3
 4.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary)5045.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)77.875.6
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (East Elementary)29.923.4
 6.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)69.761.6
 8.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (East Elementary)64.258.7
 5.5%
   5th Grade Science (Union County Public Schools)84.978.4
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students477385
 19.3%
African American167124
 25.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic277233
 15.9%
Pacific Islander00
White1816
 11.1%
Two or More Races1512
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.7%99.2%
 0.5%


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Students at East Elementary are 64% Hispanic, 30% African American, 3% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 396 students attended East Elementary.

East Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.1% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend East Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Monroe Middle
High : Monroe High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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