- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Douglasville, GA
Eastside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eastside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130186002160
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastside Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Douglasville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 74.1%
- 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 #8 of 10 elementary schools in Douglasville, GA.
School address
District: Douglas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130186002160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Eastside Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 130186002160 · Douglasville, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 13.5:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas County High School (1,958 students)
Eastside Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.0 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
- Douglas County
Douglas County High School
1,958 students
- New Manchester
New Manchester High School
1,894 students
- Alexander High
Alexander High School
1,830 students
- Chapel Hill Hi
Chapel Hill High School
1,646 students
- Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
1,460 students
- This school 433
Eastside Elementary School
433 students
What this shows Eastside Elementary School reports 433 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 Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 22% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Georgia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$13,179
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 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 7.4%
White 5.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Eastside Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County reports $13,179 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Manchester High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Douglasville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Brighten Academy
Standard public school
812 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Bill Arp Elementary School
Standard public school
645 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
620 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
South Douglas Elementary School
Standard public school
544 students 16:1 students per teacher
Arbor Station Elementary School
Standard public school
544 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
North Douglas Elementary School
Standard public school
537 students 13.4:1 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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastside Elementary School
How many students attend Eastside Elementary School?
Eastside Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Douglasville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastside Elementary School?
74.1% 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 58.9% of enrollment, in Douglasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastside Elementary School?
Eastside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Douglasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Douglasville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Douglasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County?
Besides Eastside Elementary School, Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students), New Manchester High School (1,894 students), and Alexander High School (1,830 students). See the Douglas County district page for the complete list.