- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sun Prairie, WI
Eastside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eastside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551464001899
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastside Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Sun Prairie · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastside Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary ranks #2 of 10 schools in Sun Prairie, WI.
School address
District: Sun Prairie Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551464001899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Eastside Elementary held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 551464001899 · Sun Prairie, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 12.4:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students)
Eastside Elementary held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Eastside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sun Prairie Ea
Sun Prairie East High
1,340 students
- Sun Prairie We
Sun Prairie West High
1,325 students
- Prairie View M
Prairie View Middle
699 students
- Patrick Marsh
Patrick Marsh Middle
581 students
- Central Height
Central Heights Middle
560 students
- This school 408
Eastside Elementary
408 students
What this shows Eastside Elementary reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastside Elementary compares
Eastside Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 58% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 38% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$15,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Eastside Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sun Prairie Area School District reports $15,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sun Prairie West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patrick Marsh Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Heights Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Sun Prairie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Token Springs Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary
Standard public school
439 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Royal Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Meadow View Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Creekside Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 10.6:1 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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastside Elementary
How many students attend Eastside Elementary?
Eastside Elementary has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sun Prairie, WI. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 21% 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?
16.2% of students at Eastside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eastside Elementary is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Sun Prairie, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastside Elementary?
Eastside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 rank among schools in Sun Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary ranks #2 of 10 schools in Sun Prairie, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sun Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Sun Prairie Area School District?
Besides Eastside Elementary, Sun Prairie Area School District also operates Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students), Sun Prairie West High (1,325 students), and Prairie View Middle (699 students). See the Sun Prairie Area School District district page for the complete list.