Is East Union Elementary a good school?

East Union Elementary ranks 166 th of 565 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend East Union Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 230 students attended East Union Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of East Union Elementary?

Students at East Union Elementary are 96% White, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of East Union Elementary attend?

Students who attend East Union Elementary usually go on to attend: High : East Union Middle-High School

East Union Elementary School in Afton IA

Performance Trends

Compare Details East Union Elementary ranks better than 70.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.1%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Union Elementary is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare East Union Elementary employs 17.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Union Elementary is $14,373.

Schooldigger Rankings:

East Union Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

East Union Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Union Community School District 157^th of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Union Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	36.14	487^th	626	22.2%
2013	40.86	450^th	624	27.9%
2014	44.35	422^nd	603	30.0%
2015	18.51	533^rd	616	13.5%
2016	36.17	459^th	599	23.4%
2017	40.30	412^th	574	28.2%
2018	55.93	297^th	567	47.6%
2019	61.05	256^th	603	57.5%
2021	55.39	281^st	567	50.4%
2022	53.95	302^nd	574	47.4%
2023	70.15	166^th	565	70.6%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Union Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	71	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	71
1989	58	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	58
1990	46	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	46
1991	63	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	63
1992	50	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	50
1993	63	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	63
1994	59	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	59
1995	112	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	113
1996	112	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	113
1997	114	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	116
1998	121	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	122
1999	130	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	132
2000	120	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	120
2001	110	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	110
2002	80	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	80
2003	80	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	80
2004	80	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	80
2005	72	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	72
2006	76	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	76
2007	69	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	73
2008	78	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	80
2009	66	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	68
2010	75	0	0	4	0	0	0	79
2011	122	1	0	3	1	0	2	129
2012	150	0	0	7	0	0	1	158
2013	248	5	0	11	0	0	3	267
2014	273	3	0	17	0	0	5	298
2015	248	2	0	12	0	0	5	267
2016	232	2	0	11	0	0	4	249
2017	248	2	0	9	0	0	3	262
2018	261	3	0	8	0	0	1	273
2019	251	6	0	13	0	0	1	271
2020	236	1	0	13	0	0	4	254
2021	223	0	0	16	0	0	7	246
2022	220	0	0	13	0	0	3	236
2023	221	0	0	7	0	0	2	230

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 Union Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	71	5.0	14.2	25.4
1989	58	4.8	12.0	24.1
1990	46	4.1	11.2	19.6
1991	63	4.2	15.0	25.4
1992	50	4.0	12.5	30
1993	63	4.2	15.0	38.1
1994	59	4.2	14.0	37.3
1995	113	10.5	10.8	50.4
1996	113	10.5	10.8	50.4
1997	116	12.2	9.5	38.8
1998	122	11.2	10.9	29.5
1999	132	8.0	16.5	52.3
2000	120	12.5	9.6	49.2
2001	110	7.0	15.7	51.8
2002	80	10.8	7.4	40
2003	80	10.8	7.4	40
2004	80	6.8	11.8	41.3
2005	72	6.5	11.1	52.8
2006	76	5.6	13.6	43.4
2007	73	8.0	9.1	45.2
2008	80	6.7	11.9	38.8
2009	68	6.9	9.9	41.2
2010	79	4.5	17.4	45.6
2011	129	7.0	18.4	46.5
2012	158	16.7	9.4	32.9
2013	267	15.7	16.9	40.4
2014	298	18.3	16.2	47
2015	267	18.0	14.8	46.4
2016	249	19.0	13.1	48.2
2017	262	18.4	14.1	55
2018	273	21.4	12.7	47.6
2019	271	18.4	14.6	62
2020	254	18.9	13.3	64.6
2021	246	17.7	13.8	61.8
2022	236	18.9	12.4	40.7
2023	230	17.4	13.2	53.9

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 Union Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	71	5.0	14.2	25.4
1989	58	4.8	12.0	24.1
1990	46	4.1	11.2	19.6
1991	63	4.2	15.0	25.4
1992	50	4.0	12.5	30
1993	63	4.2	15.0	38.1
1994	59	4.2	14.0	37.3
1995	113	10.5	10.8	50.4
1996	113	10.5	10.8	50.4
1997	116	12.2	9.5	38.8
1998	122	11.2	10.9	29.5
1999	132	8.0	16.5	52.3
2000	120	12.5	9.6	49.2
2001	110	7.0	15.7	51.8
2002	80	10.8	7.4	40
2003	80	10.8	7.4	40
2004	80	6.8	11.8	41.3
2005	72	6.5	11.1	52.8
2006	76	5.6	13.6	43.4
2007	73	8.0	9.1	45.2
2008	80	6.7	11.9	38.8
2009	68	6.9	9.9	41.2
2010	79	4.5	17.4	45.6
2011	129	7.0	18.4	46.5
2012	158	16.7	9.4	32.9
2013	267	15.7	16.9	40.4
2014	298	18.3	16.2	47
2015	267	18.0	14.8	46.4
2016	249	19.0	13.1	48.2
2017	262	18.4	14.1	55
2018	273	21.4	12.7	47.6
2019	271	18.4	14.6	62
2020	254	18.9	13.3	64.6
2021	246	17.7	13.8	61.8
2022	236	18.9	12.4	40.7
2023	230	17.4	13.2	53.9

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 Union Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,097 (7.6%)	$13,276 (92.4%)	$14,373

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Union Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 256^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 166^th of 565 Elementary schools	13.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Union Elementary)	61.9	68.2	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Union Community School District)	61.9	68.2	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Union Elementary)	76.2	77.3	1.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Union Community School District)	76.2	77.3	1.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Union Elementary)	91.2	87.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Union Community School District)	91.2	87.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Union Elementary)	76.5	90.2	13.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Union Community School District)	76.5	90.2	13.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Union Elementary)	70	69.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Union Community School District)	70	69.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Union Elementary)	70	72.7	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Union Community School District)	70	72.7	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	271	230	15.1%
African American	6	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	13	7	46.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	251	221	12%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62%	53.9%	8.1%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ISASP English Language Arts (2023)				ISASP Mathematics (2023)				ISASP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Union Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1916 High School Dr.	Afton	50830	Union County	East Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(641) 347-5411	230	17	13.2	53.9%	221 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	70.1	166^th of 565 public elementary schools	70.6%		53.9	302^nd of 574 public elementary schools	47.4%	136	68.2	87.8	69.7		77.3	90.2	72.7		72.7	$14,373	$1,097	$13,276
Creston Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	901 N Elm St	Creston	50801	Union County	Creston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(641) 782-2724	146	10	14.6	41.1%	132 (90.4%)	2 (1.4%)	7 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)								(n/a)										$15,230	$1,144	$14,086
Creston Elementary School	Public	1-5	805 Academic Ave	Creston	50801	Union County	Creston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(641) 782-1155	410	35	11.7	55.1%	368 (89.8%)	5 (1.2%)	25 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	38.7	406^th of 565 public elementary schools	28.1%		43.5	367^th of 574 public elementary schools	36.1%	39	56.8	72.0	65.1		60.8	67.1	67.5		60.2	$12,712	$1,418	$11,294
Murray Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	216 Sherman	Murray	50174	Clarke County	Murray Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(641) 447-2517	148	9	17.3	43.9%	144 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65	201^st of 565 public elementary schools	64.4%		43.2	372^nd of 574 public elementary schools	35.2%	171	68.4	92.3	50.0		89.5	92.3	100.0		55.6	$11,805	$727	$11,078
Orient Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	201 S. School Street	Orient	50858	Adair County	Orient-Macksburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(641) 337-5061	84	6	14.2	60.7%	80 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)				60.0				70.0		$16,771	$789	$15,981
Diagonal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	403 W 2nd Street	Diagonal	50845	Ringgold County	Diagonal Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(641) 734-5331	68	7	10.0	39.7%	67 (98.5%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		54.5				90.9				$15,755	$1,392	$14,363

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