Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Side Elementary School's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
East Side Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Side Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1328 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Side Elementary School's ranking?
East Side Elementary School is ranked #1328 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are East Side Elementary School often compared to?
East Side Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School, Grassy Creek Elementary School, Break-o-day Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend East Side Elementary School?
421 students attend East Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of East Side Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Side Elementary School?
East Side Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Side Elementary School offer ?
East Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Side Elementary School part of?
East Side Elementary School is part of Edinburgh Community School Corp School District.
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