- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clinton, SC
Eastside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eastside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450264001397
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastside Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastside Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Clinton, SC.
School address
District: Laurens 56 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450264001397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Eastside Elementary held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 450264001397 · Clinton, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 14.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High (811 students)
Eastside Elementary held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Eastside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton High
Clinton High
811 students
- Clinton Middle
Clinton Middle
580 students
- This school
Eastside Elementary
462 students
- Clinton Elemen
Clinton Elementary
422 students
- Joanna Woodson 293
Joanna Woodson Elementary
293 students
- M. S. Bailey C 139
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center
139 students
What this shows Eastside Elementary reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastside Elementary compares
Eastside Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$15,618
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 49.6%
African American 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Eastside Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurens 56 reports $15,618 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joanna Woodson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| M. S. Bailey Child Development Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Clinton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastside Elementary
How many students attend Eastside Elementary?
Eastside Elementary has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clinton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 1% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastside Elementary?
100.0% of students at Eastside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eastside Elementary is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Clinton, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastside Elementary?
Eastside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Eastside Elementary rank among elementary schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Clinton, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurens 56?
Besides Eastside Elementary, Laurens 56 also operates Clinton High (811 students), Clinton Middle (580 students), and Clinton Elementary (422 students). See the Laurens 56 district page for the complete list.