- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cairo, GA
Eastside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eastside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130246001936
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastside Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Cairo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Cairo, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Eastside Elementary School held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 130246001936 · Cairo, GA Other · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 16.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cairo High School (1,317 students)
Eastside Elementary School held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 47.1 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
- Cairo High Sch
Cairo High School
1,317 students
- This school
Eastside Elementary School
735 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
631 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
610 students
- Shiver Element
Shiver Elementary School
579 students
- Whigham Elemen
Whigham Elementary School
543 students
What this shows Eastside Elementary School reports 735 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 38% | - | - |
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.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Georgia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,978
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 735 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
African American 30.9%
White 19.5%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Eastside Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grady County reports $12,978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shiver Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whigham Elementary School | Smaller | 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
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Cairo
1 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 (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastside Elementary School
How many students attend Eastside Elementary School?
Eastside Elementary School has 735 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cairo, GA. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastside Elementary School?
100.0% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Cairo, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastside Elementary School?
Eastside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 public schools in Cairo?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Cairo, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cairo on the city page.
What other schools are in Grady County?
Besides Eastside Elementary School, Grady County also operates Cairo High School (1,317 students), Washington Middle School (631 students), and Southside Elementary School (610 students). See the Grady County district page for the complete list.