- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake City, FL
Eastside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eastside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120036000361
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Lake City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Lake City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Eastside Elementary School grew from 631 students in 2022-23 to 664 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 120036000361 · Lake City, FL Other · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 19.8:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia High School (1,711 students)
Eastside Elementary School grew from 631 students in 2022-23 to 664 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Eastside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,711 students
- Fort White Hig
Fort White High School
1,101 students
- Belmont Academ
Belmont Academy
828 students
- Lake City Midd
Lake City Middle School
809 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary School
695 students
- This school 655
Eastside Elementary School
655 students
What this shows Eastside Elementary School reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastside Elementary School compares
Eastside Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Florida - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$10,472
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 655 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.4%
African American 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Eastside Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia reports $10,472 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort White High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belmont Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~655 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastside Elementary School
How many students attend Eastside Elementary School?
Eastside Elementary School has 655 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastside Elementary School?
58.2% of students at Eastside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eastside Elementary School is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Lake City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastside Elementary School?
Eastside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 schools in Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Lake City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia?
Besides Eastside Elementary School, Columbia also operates Columbia High School (1,711 students), Fort White High School (1,101 students), and Belmont Academy (828 students). See the Columbia district page for the complete list.