- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Coeburn, VA
Eastside High
Federal NCES profile for Eastside High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510408001786
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastside High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Coeburn · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastside High has class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Coeburn, VA.
School address
District: Wise County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510408001786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Eastside High held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 510408001786 · Coeburn, VA High · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 15.5:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Primary (809 students)
Eastside High held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Eastside High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union Primary
Union Primary
809 students
- Central High
Central High
676 students
- Wise Primary
Wise Primary
603 students
- Union High
Union High
564 students
- Union Middle
Union Middle
561 students
- This school
Eastside High
418 students
What this shows Eastside High reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastside High compares
Eastside High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Virginia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$13,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Eastside High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wise County Public Schools reports $13,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastside High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wise Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastside High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastside High
How many students attend Eastside High?
Eastside High has 418 students enrolled. It is a high school in Coeburn, VA. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastside High is 15.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastside High?
83.1% of students at Eastside High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastside High?
The largest demographic group at Eastside High is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Coeburn, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastside High?
Eastside High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Coeburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Coeburn, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wise County Public Schools?
Besides Eastside High, Wise County Public Schools also operates Union Primary (809 students), Central High (676 students), and Wise Primary (603 students). See the Wise County Public Schools district page for the complete list.