- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, TX
East Side El
Federal NCES profile for East Side El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482459002748
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Side El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Side El has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Side El ranks #3 of 5 schools in Jacksonville, TX.
School address
District: Jacksonville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482459002748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
East Side El held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 482459002748 · Jacksonville, TX Other · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 16:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville H S (1,270 students)
East Side El held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
East Side El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville H S
1,270 students
- Nichols Int
Nichols Int
674 students
- Jacksonville M
Jacksonville Middle
629 students
- This school
East Side El
623 students
- Fred Douglass
Fred Douglass
577 students
- Joe Wright El
Joe Wright El
526 students
What this shows East Side El reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Side El compares
East Side El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,763
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 623 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
White 34.5%
African American 18.5%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, East Side El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jacksonville Isd reports $11,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Side El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nichols Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jacksonville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fred Douglass | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joe Wright El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Side El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~623 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Side El
How many students attend East Side El?
East Side El has 623 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side El?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side El is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Side El?
73.8% of students at East Side El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Side El?
The largest demographic group at East Side El is Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Side El?
East Side El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Side El rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Side El ranks #3 of 5 schools in Jacksonville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jacksonville Isd?
Besides East Side El, Jacksonville Isd also operates Jacksonville H S (1,270 students), Nichols Int (674 students), and Jacksonville Middle (629 students). See the Jacksonville Isd district page for the complete list.