Enrollment
570
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Side Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Side Elementary School
East Side Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Magnolia, Arkansas, enrolling 570 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 570 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 172 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #154, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and White (30%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Magnolia School District also operates Magnolia High School (797 students) and Central Elementary School (527 students) alongside East Side Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Side Elementary School compares
East Side Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Magnolia School District, which includes East Side Elementary School.
$11,984
Per student
-2%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 47.1%
Federal 20.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~570 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Side Elementary School a good school?
East Side Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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