- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anderson, IN
Eastside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eastside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180015002109
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastside Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Anderson, IN.
School address
District: Anderson Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180015002109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Eastside Elementary School grew from 511 students in 2022-23 to 565 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 180015002109 · Anderson, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 17.1:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Anderson High School (1,768 students)
Eastside Elementary School grew from 511 students in 2022-23 to 565 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Eastside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anderson High
Anderson High School
1,768 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
916 students
- This school 581
Eastside Elementary School
581 students
- Tenth Street E 529
Tenth Street Elementary School
529 students
- Anderson Eleme 496
Anderson Elementary School
496 students
- Anderson Inter 490
Anderson Intermediate School
490 students
What this shows Eastside Elementary School reports 581 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 47% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Indiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.5%
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
$15,276
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
African American 17.7%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Eastside Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson Community School Corp reports $15,276 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tenth Street Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anderson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anderson Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Anderson
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Tenth Street Elementary School
Standard public school
529 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Anderson Elementary School
Standard public school
496 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Anderson Intermediate School
Standard public school
490 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Valley Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Erskine Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 14:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 25.3:1 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 (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastside Elementary School
How many students attend Eastside Elementary School?
Eastside Elementary School has 581 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anderson, IN. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastside Elementary School?
72.6% of students at Eastside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eastside Elementary School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Anderson, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastside Elementary School?
Eastside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Anderson, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Anderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson Community School Corp?
Besides Eastside Elementary School, Anderson Community School Corp also operates Anderson High School (1,768 students), Highland Middle School (916 students), and Tenth Street Elementary School (529 students). See the Anderson Community School Corp district page for the complete list.