East Elementary

Summary:

East Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Jackson R-II school district, with 717 students, making it the largest elementary school in the district. This exceptional school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Missouri, reaching a high of 33rd out of 906 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

East Elementary students consistently outperform their peers in the Jackson R-II district and the state of Missouri on standardized tests, with 76.6% of 3rd graders and 65.9% of 4th graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 55.7% and 60.4% for the district, and 40.8% and 44.4% for the state. The school also has a lower percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to other schools in the district, with 31.24% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to higher rates at North Elementary, Orchard Drive Elementary, and South Elementary.

While East Elementary excels overall, its performance on certain subgroups, such as low socioeconomic status and disabled students, is less impressive, ranking in the bottom half and bottom 1% of schools, respectively, in recent years. This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of these subgroups to ensure equitable outcomes. When compared to schools outside the Jackson R-II district, such as those in the Cape Girardeau 63 district, East Elementary stands out as a top performer, highlighting the importance of considering the broader context when evaluating a school's performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

455 N. Lacey Street
Jackson, MO 63755-2336

(573) 243-5271

District: Jackson R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
33^rd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,915

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 739

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

African American:

2.4%

Asian:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Elementary ranks better than 96.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson R-II School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.47. (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 East Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jackson R-II School District. Racial makeup is: White (92%), African American (2.4%), Asian (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Elementary is 15.4, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Jackson R-II School District! (See more...)

Compare East Elementary employs 47.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 2024 Rankings:

East Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks East Elementary 33^rd of 906 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 49^th of 386 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
2018	53.17	489^th	1045	53.2%
2019	46.51	569^th	1052	45.9%
2021	65.03	307^th	901	65.9%
2022	66.38	283^rd	908	68.8%
2023	81.91	131^st	898	85.4%
2024	93.47	33^rd	906	96.4%

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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	651^st	887	26.6%
2019	30.97	710^th	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	248^th	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
2018	44.89	498^th	898	44.5%
2019	35.76	617^th	917	32.7%
2021	53.39	311^th	691	55.0%
2022	59.67	253^rd	675	62.5%
2023	73.24	155^th	673	77.0%
2024	91.87	35^th	668	94.8%

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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	Total
2016	614	20	8	10	2	1	17	672
2017	631	20	5	18	2	1	27	704
2018	686	19	6	9	2	1	19	742
2019	626	22	7	7	0	3	14	679
2020	629	18	5	10	1	2	15	680
2021	623	13	8	8	1	1	17	671
2022	619	16	8	16	1	1	14	675
2023	663	13	13	12	0	1	15	717
2024	680	18	14	13	0	2	12	739

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
2024	739	47.8	15.4	29.9

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
2024	739	47.8	15.4	29.9

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	$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 569^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 131^st of 898 Elementary schools	39.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Elementary)	40.3	66.3	26%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson R-II)	39.1	51.5	12.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary)	43.5	50.5	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson R-II)	54	45.8	8.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary)	43.1	61.3	18.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson R-II)	42.6	53.7	11.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary)	55.8	60.2	4.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson R-II)	53.7	51.7	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	679	717	5.6%
African American	22	13	40.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	13	85.7%
Hispanic	7	12	71.4%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	626	663	5.9%
Two or More Races	14	15	7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.7%	31.2%	0.4%

Schools Near East Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)		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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	455 N. Lacey Street	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-5271	739	48	15.4	29.9%	680 (92.0%)	18 (2.4%)	13 (1.8%)	14 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.6%)	93.5	33^rd of 906 public elementary schools	96.4%		81.9	131^st of 898 public elementary schools	85.4%	98	76.6	65.9	69.9		$14,915	$1,186	$13,730
South Elementary	Public	K-4	1701 S Hope St	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 243-9575	388	31	12.6	53.9%	339 (87.4%)	10 (2.6%)	17 (4.4%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	14 (3.6%)	55.3	394^th of 906 public elementary schools	56.5%		50	457^th of 898 public elementary schools	49.1%	63	45.3	48.6	40.7	42.0	$11,354	$573	$10,781
Gordonville Attendance Center	Public	K-2	614 East Adams St	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-9580	43	4	10.8	23.3%	42 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)								(n/a)					$13,762	$480	$13,282
Orchard Drive Elementary	Public	K-4	1402 Orchard Dr	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 243-9555	375	28	13.2	54.4%	346 (92.3%)	9 (2.4%)	7 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.1%)	65.4	297^th of 906 public elementary schools	67.2%		56.6	392^nd of 898 public elementary schools	56.3%	95	46.8	60.2	41.9		$10,493	$463	$10,030
West Lane Elementary	Public	K-4	338 N West Ln	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-9565	374	30	12.4	36.1%	355 (94.9%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	70.3	254^th of 906 public elementary schools	72.0%		68.9	260^th of 898 public elementary schools	71.0%	6	50.4	61.0	41.3	56.0	$12,579	$894	$11,686
North Elementary	Public	K-4	10730 State Hwy W	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 243-9590	248	19	13.3	39.1%	234 (94.4%)	3 (1.2%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)								(n/a)	57.0		50.0		$11,508	$445	$11,063
Clippard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2880 Hopper Rd	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 334-5720	424	38	11.0	100.0%	160 (37.7%)	145 (34.2%)	50 (11.8%)	19 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (11.8%)	33.2	632^nd of 906 public elementary schools	30.2%		29.4	665^th of 898 public elementary schools	25.9%	33	35.6	33.6	27.7	36.2	$14,104	$1,651	$12,453
Alma Schrader Elementary	Public	K-4	1360 Randol	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	No	(573) 335-5310	357	28	12.7	100.0%	247 (69.2%)	50 (14.0%)	15 (4.2%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.5%)	52.5	424^th of 906 public elementary schools	53.2%		67.9	275^th of 898 public elementary schools	69.4%	149	36.4	43.3	41.2	49.9	$10,326	$1,322	$9,004
Blanchard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1829 N Sprigg St	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 335-3030	303	28	10.8	100.0%	151 (49.8%)	83 (27.4%)	15 (5.0%)	7 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (15.2%)	84.1	116^th of 906 public elementary schools	87.2%					(n/a)	50.8	62.6	59.5	76.0	$10,713	$1,162	$9,551
Franklin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1550 Themis	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 335-5456	224	26	8.4	100.0%	64 (28.6%)	109 (48.7%)	20 (8.9%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (12.5%)	48.7	465^th of 906 public elementary schools	48.7%		26.2	696^th of 898 public elementary schools	22.5%	231	52.7	39.1	42.8	33.9	$14,096	$1,497	$12,599

Frequently Asked Questions about East Elementary

Is East Elementary a good school?

Yes! East Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 33^rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend East Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 739 students attended East Elementary.

What district is East Elementary in?

Jackson R-II

What is the racial makeup of East Elementary?

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

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