East Elementary School

687 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

East Elementary School is a public primary school located in Pendleton, Indiana, serving as part of the South Madison Community School Corporation. Situated on E US 36, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive educational environment focused on the foundational growth of young students. It typically serves children in the early elementary grades, emphasizing both core academic subjects and the development of essential social and emotional skills necessary for lifelong learning.

As a staple of the Pendleton community, East Elementary prioritizes a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students. The school is known for its commitment to providing a safe, inclusive setting where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Through a blend of traditional instruction and modern teaching practices, the school works to prepare its students for a smooth transition into the intermediate and middle school levels within the South Madison district.

687

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	636
Hispanic	17
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
636 (92.6%)
Two or More
26 (3.8%)
Hispanic
17 (2.5%)
Black
5 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Madison Com Sch Corp
Phone:	(765)779-4445
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	687
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for East Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	111
Grade 3	103
Grade 4	105
Grade 5	99
Grade 6	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for East Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	338	49.2%
Male	349	50.8%

Elementary School K - 6th