- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Douglas, GA
Eastside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eastside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130135001883
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastside Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Douglas · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 96.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastside Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Douglas, GA.
School address
District: Coffee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130135001883 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Eastside Elementary School grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 130135001883 · Douglas, GA Other · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 15.1:1 · 96.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Coffee Middle School (1,591 students)
Eastside Elementary School grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Eastside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coffee Middle
Coffee Middle School
1,591 students
- Coffee County
Coffee County High School
1,373 students
- Indian Creek E
Indian Creek Elementary
675 students
- Satilla Elemen
Satilla Elementary School
661 students
- Westside Eleme 625
Westside Elementary School
625 students
- This school 575
Eastside Elementary School
575 students
What this shows Eastside Elementary School reports 575 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 Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.4% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$13,518
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 575 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.1%
White 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Eastside Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coffee County reports $13,518 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coffee County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Satilla Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Douglas
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~575 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastside Elementary School
How many students attend Eastside Elementary School?
Eastside Elementary School has 575 students enrolled. It is a public school in Douglas, GA. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastside Elementary School?
96.4% of students at Eastside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eastside Elementary School is African American at 47.1% of enrollment, in Douglas, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastside Elementary School?
Eastside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Douglas?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Douglas, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Douglas on the city page.
What other schools are in Coffee County?
Besides Eastside Elementary School, Coffee County also operates Coffee Middle School (1,591 students), Coffee County High School (1,373 students), and Indian Creek Elementary (675 students). See the Coffee County district page for the complete list.