Enrollment
465
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabethton, TN
East Side Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Side Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470111000350
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Side Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Elizabethton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 465
- students enrolled
East Side Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Elizabethton, TN.
School address
District: Elizabethton · Tennessee
NCES ID 470111000350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Side Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Side Elementary
East Side Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Elizabethton, Tennessee, enrolling 465 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 465 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 465 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Elizabethton's public schools, it stands alongside Hunter Elementary (498 students): East Side Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 16.1:1).
Elizabethton also operates Elizabethton High School (886 students) and T a Dugger Junior High School (619 students) alongside East Side Elementary.
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 compares
East Side Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 79% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,642
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 87.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, East Side Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elizabethton, which includes East Side Elementary.
$11,642
Per student
+8%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 46.8%
Federal 18.7%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| T a Dugger Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harold Mccormick Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Side Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Elizabethton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hunter Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Keenburg Elementary
Standard public school
212 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Unaka Elementary
Standard public school
194 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Valley Forge Elementary
Standard public school
186 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Carter County Online Academy
Standard public school
123 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Siam Learning Center
Alternative education program
61 students 30.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~465 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Side Elementary
How many students attend East Side Elementary?
East Side Elementary has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabethton, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Side Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Side Elementary is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Elizabethton, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Side Elementary?
East Side Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 rank among schools in Elizabethton?
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Elizabethton, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elizabethton on the city page.
Is East Side Elementary a good school?
East Side Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee 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 Elizabethton?
Besides East Side Elementary, Elizabethton also operates Elizabethton High School (886 students), T a Dugger Junior High School (619 students), and West Side Elementary (367 students). See the Elizabethton district page for the complete list.
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