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#1699 of 2,221 schools in MO
East Elementary
Elementary School · Jackson R-ii · Jackson, MO
A Jackson R-ii elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
455 N. LACEY STREET, Jackson, MO 63755
- Math 66% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Elementary score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 65% in 2025.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where East Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,124/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,841
Median home value
$233,400
Median rent
$977/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63755; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| South Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 1.8 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| West Lane Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 1.8 mi | 374 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jackson R-ii
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $10,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Elementary is listed in JACKSON R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Elementary
East Elementary is a public elementary school in Jackson, MO, part of Jackson R-ii, serving approximately 739 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,699 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Elementary
What grades does East Elementary serve?
East Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend East Elementary?
East Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 739 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Elementary rank in MO?
East Elementary ranks #1,699 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is East Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
East Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is East Elementary a charter school?
No, East Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Elementary a Title I school?
No, East Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Elementary?
29.9% of students at East Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 739
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Cape Girardeau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.0%
- Phone
- (573) 243-5271
- Area population (ZIP 63755)
- 27,378
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63755; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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