- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Magnolia, AR
East Side Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Side Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050004400654
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Side Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Magnolia · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
East Side Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Magnolia, AR.
School address
District: Magnolia School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004400654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
East Side Elementary School held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 050004400654 · Magnolia, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 15.4:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Magnolia High School (797 students)
East Side Elementary School held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
East Side Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magnolia High
Magnolia High School
797 students
- This school
East Side Elementary School
570 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
527 students
- Magnolia Jr. H
Magnolia Jr. High School
492 students
- Walker Pre-K C 119
Walker Pre-K Center
119 students
What this shows East Side Elementary School reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Side Elementary School compares
East Side Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 65% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,374
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.9%
White 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, East Side Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Magnolia School District reports $13,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Side Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Jr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walker Pre-K Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to East Side Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Side Elementary School
How many students attend East Side Elementary School?
East Side Elementary School has 570 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Magnolia, AR. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Side Elementary School?
61.7% of students at East Side Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Side Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Side Elementary School is African American at 54.9% of enrollment, in Magnolia, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Side Elementary School?
East Side Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Magnolia?
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Magnolia, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Magnolia on the city page.
What other schools are in Magnolia School District?
Besides East Side Elementary School, Magnolia School District also operates Magnolia High School (797 students), Central Elementary School (527 students), and Magnolia Jr. High School (492 students). See the Magnolia School District district page for the complete list.