- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, CA
Eastside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eastside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061191001329
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastside Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #24 of 28
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.2:1
- large classes for California
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastside Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary ranks #24 of 28 elementary schools in Lancaster, CA.
School address
District: Eastside Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061191001329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Eastside Elementary held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 061191001329 · Lancaster, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 28.2:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Gifford C. Cole Middle (697 students)
Eastside Elementary held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Eastside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gifford C. Col
Gifford C. Cole Middle
697 students
- Enterprise Ele
Enterprise Elementary
646 students
- Tierra Bonita
Tierra Bonita Elementary
636 students
- Columbia Eleme
Columbia Elementary
620 students
- This school
Eastside Elementary
423 students
- Eastside Acade 10
Eastside Academy/Transitional Learning Center
10 students
What this shows Eastside Elementary reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastside Elementary compares
Eastside Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$18,574
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.4%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 5.0%
White 4.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Eastside Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Eastside Union Elementary reports $18,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gifford C. Cole Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enterprise Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tierra Bonita Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastside Academy/Transitional Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Eastside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Lancaster
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sundown Elementary
Standard public school
941 students 29.4:1 students per teacher
Monte Vista Elementary
Standard public school
788 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Ilead Lancaster Charter
Standard public school
771 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
El Dorado Elementary
Standard public school
766 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Del Sur Senior Elementary
Standard public school
763 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
West Wind Elementary
Standard public school
757 students 29.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastside Elementary
How many students attend Eastside Elementary?
Eastside Elementary has 423 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, CA. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary is 28.2:1, which is 31% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastside Elementary?
85.3% of students at Eastside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eastside Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment, in Lancaster, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastside Elementary?
Eastside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower 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 Eastside Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary ranks #24 of 28 elementary schools in Lancaster, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Eastside Union Elementary?
Besides Eastside Elementary, Eastside Union Elementary also operates Gifford C. Cole Middle (697 students), Enterprise Elementary (646 students), and Tierra Bonita Elementary (636 students). See the Eastside Union Elementary district page for the complete list.