East Heights Elementary School serves 183 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
183 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
17%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
26%
7%
White
49%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend East Heights Elementary School?
183 students attend East Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of East Heights Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 17% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Heights Elementary School?
East Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Heights Elementary School offer ?
East Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is East Heights Elementary School part of?
East Heights Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.
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