East Elementary School in Ankeny, Iowa on DonorsChoose

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About this school

East Elementary School is a suburban public school in Ankeny, Iowa that is part of Ankeny Community School District. It serves 412 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.2:1. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

412 Students

24 Teachers

710 SE 3rd St

Ankeny, IA 50021 View local requests

http://www.ankenyschools.org

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East Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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East Elementary School Demographics

46%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

21%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

East Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Sep 1, 2026

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