East Elementary School

Public 2-6

 608 4th Ave SE
       Cullman, AL  35055


(256) 734-2232

District: Cullman City

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 680 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,870 Help


Students who attend East Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cullman Middle School
High:    Cullman High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  594

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.7%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.8% Help


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Compare Details East Elementary School ranks better than 97.2% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details East Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cullman City School District. Racial makeup is: White (88.7%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Cullman City School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 18.2. 1 elementary schools in the Cullman City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Elementary School is $7,870, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Cullman City School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

East Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Elementary School 19th of 680 Alabama public elementary schools. (See East Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Cullman City:

SchoolDigger ranks Cullman City 5th of 134 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 87.56 45th 623 92.8%
2005 88.49 28th 688 95.9%
2006 84.86 50th 689 92.7%
2007 84.22 52nd 698 92.6%
2008 86.81 21st 698 97.0%
2009 85.82 33rd 696 95.3%
2010 86.43 27th 704 96.2%
2011 87.19 19th 709 97.3%
2012 84.59 30th 696 95.7%
2013 81.60 28th 696 96.0%
2014 90.96 44th 695 93.7%
2015 88.36 63rd 691 90.9%
2016 90.45 48th 691 93.1%
2017 92.77 46th 688 93.3%
2018 92.27 40th 680 94.1%
2019 86.38 72nd 681 89.4%
2021 93.43 45th 692 93.5%
2022 95.18 31st 687 95.5%
2023 96.11 19th 680 97.2%
See the entire list of Alabama Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.22 130th 392 66.8%
2021 46.10 186th 398 53.3%
2022 75.31 43rd 345 87.5%
2023 85.62 24th 373 93.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 78.73 62nd 567 89.1%
2018 85.49 55th 651 91.6%
2019 84.33 47th 649 92.8%
2021 90.23 22nd 653 96.6%
2022 91.98 18th 651 97.2%
2023 96.95 7th 623 98.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 91.08 40th 639 93.7%
2018 89.99 45th 640 93.0%
2019 81.23 92nd 646 85.8%
2021 91.80 45th 656 93.1%
2022 93.77 29th 656 95.6%
2023 94.12 22nd 645 96.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 91.45 41st 639 93.6%
2018 92.72 35th 650 94.6%
2019 87.66 59th 650 90.9%
2021 92.80 42nd 669 93.7%
2022 93.85 33rd 669 95.1%
2023 96.12 19th 649 97.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 76.70 76th 369 79.4%
2018 86.00 63rd 508 87.6%
2019 75.28 99th 529 81.3%
2021 86.15 65th 539 87.9%
2022 90.27 47th 540 91.3%
2023 92.99 26th 528 95.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of 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 School Test Scores
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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Open Quote I could not be more proud of my decision to move my children to East Elementary School! Only two weeks into the school year, and we have seen so much enthusiasm and care for students. The principal even let students shave his head and beard because of their test scores. That shows some kind of dedication. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 12, 2009

Open Quote I feel lucky that my son goes to East Elementary School. He and his classmates, all of 6th Grade, left for Space Camp today. It is great that they are offered this opportunity! Thanks to the teachers and the principal for making this possible! Close Quote


by a teacher
Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Open Quote East Elementary School has been recognized and honored as a National Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School of Excellence. E.E.S. is only the 6th school in Alabama to receive this honor. Close Quote



Enrollment information for East Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 577 577
1989 581 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1990 623 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1991 602 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1992 600 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1993 626 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1994 626 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1995 514 0 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1996 514 0 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1997 503 0 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1998 518 3 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1999 501 0 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2000 481 0 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2001 465 0 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2002 474 1 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2003 474 1 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2004 493 1 5 17 1 n/a n/a 0 517
2005 492 2 4 21 1 n/a n/a 0 520
2006 452 4 7 18 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2007 457 3 7 24 1 n/a n/a 0 492
2008 460 2 7 22 1 n/a n/a 0 492
2009 452 2 8 22 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2010 496 3 4 21 2 n/a n/a 0 526
2011 516 4 6 14 3 0 0 0 543
2012 529 6 8 20 3 0 2 0 568
2013 542 2 12 21 4 0 1 0 582
2014 543 6 8 26 5 0 6 0 594
2015 517 4 17 26 4 0 10 0 578
2016 512 2 17 24 4 0 14 0 573
2017 512 2 18 27 3 0 15 0 577
2018 530 3 13 25 2 6 17 0 596
2019 546 6 12 24 1 5 17 0 611
2020 540 6 10 21 1 0 15 0 593
2021 549 8 12 20 1 0 12 0 602
2022 549 6 8 26 1 0 16 0 606
2023 527 11 12 27 1 0 16 0 594

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 577 28.8 20.0 0
1989 581 28.3 20.5 n/a
1990 624 30.0 20.8 0
1991 604 31.0 19.4 n/a
1992 603 31.0 19.4 n/a
1993 627 32.0 19.6 n/a
1994 626 33.0 19.0 n/a
1995 528 28.6 18.5 n/a
1996 528 28.6 18.5 n/a
1997 517 29.4 17.6 11.8
1998 537 29.6 18.1 10.6
1999 518 32.0 16.2 16
2000 504 32.0 15.8 20.2
2001 484 30.0 16.1 22.5
2002 489 28.5 17.2 18
2003 489 28.5 17.2 18
2004 517 30.3 17.1 19.3
2005 520 28.5 18.2 23.3
2006 481 31.0 15.5 20.4
2007 492 28.9 17.0 19.5
2008 492 28.4 17.3 21.1
2009 484 28.6 16.7 22.3
2010 526 28.4 18.5 24
2011 543 34.4 15.7 28
2012 568 32.1 17.6 29.6
2013 582 33.1 17.5 25.4
2014 594 33.1 17.9 26.6
2015 578 30.0 19.2 28
2016 573 30.0 19.1 21.8
2017 577 31.6 18.2 26.7
2018 596 30.6 19.4 25.3
2019 611 29.6 20.6 28.5
2020 593 30.6 19.3 24.6
2021 602 33.0 18.2 25.4
2022 606 29.0 20.8 14.4
2023 594 32.5 18.2 32.8

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 577 28.8 20.0 0
1989 581 28.3 20.5 n/a
1990 624 30.0 20.8 0
1991 604 31.0 19.4 n/a
1992 603 31.0 19.4 n/a
1993 627 32.0 19.6 n/a
1994 626 33.0 19.0 n/a
1995 528 28.6 18.5 n/a
1996 528 28.6 18.5 n/a
1997 517 29.4 17.6 11.8
1998 537 29.6 18.1 10.6
1999 518 32.0 16.2 16
2000 504 32.0 15.8 20.2
2001 484 30.0 16.1 22.5
2002 489 28.5 17.2 18
2003 489 28.5 17.2 18
2004 517 30.3 17.1 19.3
2005 520 28.5 18.2 23.3
2006 481 31.0 15.5 20.4
2007 492 28.9 17.0 19.5
2008 492 28.4 17.3 21.1
2009 484 28.6 16.7 22.3
2010 526 28.4 18.5 24
2011 543 34.4 15.7 28
2012 568 32.1 17.6 29.6
2013 582 33.1 17.5 25.4
2014 594 33.1 17.9 26.6
2015 578 30.0 19.2 28
2016 573 30.0 19.1 21.8
2017 577 31.6 18.2 26.7
2018 596 30.6 19.4 25.3
2019 611 29.6 20.6 28.5
2020 593 30.6 19.3 24.6
2021 602 33.0 18.2 25.4
2022 606 29.0 20.8 14.4
2023 594 32.5 18.2 32.8

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $886 (11.3%) $6,982 (88.7%) $7,870

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Elementary School

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 72nd of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 19th of 680 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Elementary School)73.179.3
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cullman City)72.879.1
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary School)74.561.8
 12.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cullman City)67.456.3
 11.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary School)58.681
 22.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cullman City)61.168.3
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary School)63.669.2
 5.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cullman City)6060.9
 0.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students611594
 2.8%
African American611
 83.3%
American Indian11
Asian1212
Hispanic2427
 12.5%
Pacific Islander50
 100%
White546527
 3.5%
Two or More Races1716
 5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.5%32.8%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Elementary School

Students at East Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 594 students attended East Elementary School.

Yes! East Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 19th of 680 Alabama elementary schools.

Students who attend East Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cullman Middle School
High : Cullman High School


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