East Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–2
1103 First Street West, Independence, IA 50644 · (319) 334-7425 · Part of Independence Community School District
Independence’s School Grade C+ better than 40% of Iowa school districts
Students
265
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
40%
Setting
Town
Grades
K–2
What stands out about East Elementary School
- Small classes: 12 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 11.1% since 2020–21
- No state test results: its grades come before the tested ones (3–8 and 11)
- Next stop for Independence kids: West Elementary School
On the path
Where Independence kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–2East Elementary SchoolYou are here
3–6West Elementary School360 students
Location
Directions ↗1103 First Street West, Independence
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten92
Grade 182
Grade 291
Enrollment over time
298’20
293’21
298’22
281’23
265’24
Down 11.1% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
White 91%Two or more races 6%Hispanic 2%Black 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about East Elementary School from Independence families.
Other schools in Independence Community School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.