Enrollment
209
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Side Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Side Elementary School
East Side Elementary School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Brazil, Indiana, enrolling 209 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 209 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 125 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #72.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Brazil's public schools, it stands alongside Meridian Street Elementary School (321 students): East Side Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 21.4:1).
Clay Community Schools also operates Northview High School (863 students) and North Clay Middle School (734 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay Community Schools, which includes East Side Elementary School.
$11,999
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 64.5%
Federal 14.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~209 students)
Next steps
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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 209 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brazil, IN.
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, 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 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.
Is East Side Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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