- Enrollment
- 2,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cabot, AR
Eastside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eastside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050375000124
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastside Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Cabot · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Cabot, AR.
School address
District: Cabot School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050375000124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Eastside Elementary School held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 050375000124 · Cabot, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 16.7:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cabot High School (2,170 students)
Eastside Elementary School held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Eastside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cabot High Sch
Cabot High School
2,170 students
- Cabot Junior H
Cabot Junior High North
920 students
- Cabot Middle S 828
Cabot Middle School North
828 students
- Cabot Freshman 827
Cabot Freshman Academy
827 students
- Cabot Middle S 747
Cabot Middle School South
747 students
- This school 550
Eastside Elementary School
550 students
What this shows Eastside Elementary School reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastside Elementary School compares
Eastside Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 63% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 78% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$10,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Eastside Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabot School District reports $10,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabot Junior High North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabot Middle School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabot Freshman Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabot Middle School South | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastside Elementary School
How many students attend Eastside Elementary School?
Eastside Elementary School has 550 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cabot, AR. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastside Elementary School?
21.9% of students at Eastside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eastside Elementary School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Cabot, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastside Elementary School?
Eastside Elementary School 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 School rank among elementary schools in Cabot?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Cabot, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cabot on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabot School District?
Besides Eastside Elementary School, Cabot School District also operates Cabot High School (2,170 students), Cabot Junior High North (920 students), and Cabot Middle School North (828 students). See the Cabot School District district page for the complete list.