- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
East Side Elementary shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 27.3 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 470111000350 · Elizabethton, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Elizabethton High School (886 students)
East Side Elementary shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 27.3 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
East Side Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elizabethton H
Elizabethton High School
886 students
- T a Dugger Jun
T a Dugger Junior High School
619 students
- This school
East Side Elementary
465 students
- West Side Elem
West Side Elementary
367 students
- Harold Mccormi 341
Harold Mccormick Elementary
341 students
What this shows East Side Elementary reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Side Elementary compares
East Side Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,343
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
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.
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
District finance for Elizabethton reports $12,343 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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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
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 (~465 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), down 29.
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, 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 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.
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.