Enrollment
747
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clinton, MS
Eastside Elem
Federal NCES profile for Eastside Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280109000135
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastside Elem earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastside Elem has class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elem ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Clinton, MS.
School address
District: Clinton Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280109000135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastside Elem compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastside Elem
Eastside Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Clinton, Mississippi, enrolling 747 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 52.6% free-meal eligibility runs 35% below the Mississippi average.
Enrollment of 747 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 136 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 747 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Clinton Public School Dist spends $8,818 per pupil, 26% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Clinton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Northside Elem (683 students): Eastside Elem is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 16.7:1).
Clinton Public School Dist also operates Clinton High School (1,339 students) and Clinton Jr Hi School (862 students) alongside Eastside Elem.
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 Eastside Elem compares
Eastside Elem on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 35% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$8,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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 747 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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
African American 50.6%
White 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Eastside Elem is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton Public School Dist, which includes Eastside Elem.
$8,818
Per student
-26%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 48.0%
Federal 16.8%
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 Eastside Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Jr Hi School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Park Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Hill Jr Hi School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastside Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Clinton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~747 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Eastside Elem
How many students attend Eastside Elem?
Eastside Elem has 747 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clinton, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elem is 15.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastside Elem?
52.6% of students at Eastside Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastside Elem?
The largest demographic group at Eastside Elem is African American at 50.6% of enrollment, in Clinton, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastside Elem?
Eastside Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Eastside Elem rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elem ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Clinton, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clinton on the city page.
Is Eastside Elem a good school?
Eastside Elem earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi 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 Clinton Public School Dist?
Besides Eastside Elem, Clinton Public School Dist also operates Clinton High School (1,339 students), Clinton Jr Hi School (862 students), and Clinton Park Elem School (746 students). See the Clinton Public School Dist district page for the complete list.
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