- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cynthiana, KY
Eastside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eastside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210258000553
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastside Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Cynthiana · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastside Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Cynthiana, KY.
School address
District: Harrison County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210258000553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Eastside Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.2 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 210258000553 · Cynthiana, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 16:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison County High School (881 students)
Eastside Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.2 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Eastside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison Count
Harrison County High School
881 students
- Harrison Count
Harrison County Middle School
617 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
409 students
- This school
Eastside Elementary School
399 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary School
360 students
- Northside Elem 292
Northside Elementary School
292 students
What this shows Eastside Elementary School reports 399 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 Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▼ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,974
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Eastside Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison County reports $12,974 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside 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
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Cynthiana
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southside Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary School
Standard public school
360 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary School
Standard public school
292 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Harrison County Learning Center
Alternative education program
24 students 8:1 students per teacher
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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastside Elementary School
How many students attend Eastside Elementary School?
Eastside Elementary School has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cynthiana, KY. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary School is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% 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 Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eastside Elementary School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Cynthiana, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastside Elementary School?
Eastside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 schools in Cynthiana?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Cynthiana, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cynthiana on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison County?
Besides Eastside Elementary School, Harrison County also operates Harrison County High School (881 students), Harrison County Middle School (617 students), and Southside Elementary School (409 students). See the Harrison County district page for the complete list.