Enrollment
382
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edinburgh, 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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180324000421
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Side Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Edinburgh · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Side Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Edinburgh, IN.
School address
District: Edinburgh Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180324000421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+38% 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, mid-sized combined-grade school in Edinburgh, Indiana, enrolling 382 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 351 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #325, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 77 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 382 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Edinburgh Community School Corp also operates Edinburgh Community High School (232 students) and Edinburgh Comm Middle School (179 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 38% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Indiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.4%
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
$10,895
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 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 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, East Side Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edinburgh Community School Corp, which includes East Side Elementary School.
$10,895
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 68.3%
Federal 14.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Community High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edinburgh Comm Middle School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~382 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 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edinburgh, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% 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?
68.3% 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 84.6% of enrollment, in Edinburgh, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Side Elementary School?
East Side Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Edinburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Edinburgh, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Edinburgh on the city page.
Is East Side Elementary School a good school?
East Side Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of 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 Edinburgh Community School Corp?
Besides East Side Elementary School, Edinburgh Community School Corp also operates Edinburgh Community High School (232 students) and Edinburgh Comm Middle School (179 students). See the Edinburgh Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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