- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brazil, IN
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180084000158
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Side Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Brazil · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Side Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Brazil, IN.
School address
District: Clay Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180084000158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
East Side Elementary School held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 180084000158 · Brazil, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 14.9:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Northview High School (863 students)
East Side Elementary School held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
East Side Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northview High
Northview High School
863 students
- North Clay Mid
North Clay Middle School
734 students
- Clay City Elem
Clay City Elementary School
385 students
- Staunton Eleme
Staunton Elementary School
373 students
- Clay City Jr-S
Clay City Jr-Sr High School
366 students
- This school 209
East Side Elementary School
209 students
What this shows East Side Elementary School reports 209 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 42% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Indiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$12,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, East Side Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay Community Schools reports $12,663 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Clay Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay City Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Staunton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay City Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
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
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Brazil
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~209 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Side Elementary School
How many students attend East Side Elementary School?
East Side Elementary School has 209 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brazil, IN. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Side Elementary School?
70.5% of students at East Side Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Side Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Side Elementary School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Brazil, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Side Elementary School?
East Side Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Brazil?
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Brazil, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brazil on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay Community Schools?
Besides East Side Elementary School, Clay Community Schools also operates Northview High School (863 students), North Clay Middle School (734 students), and Clay City Elementary School (385 students). See the Clay Community Schools district page for the complete list.