The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-54%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-44%
66%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
3%
Black
(09-10)84%
46%
White
(09-10)15%
48%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
89%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average).
How many students attend East Side Elementary School?
341 students attend East Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of East Side Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does East Side Elementary School offer ?
East Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is East Side Elementary School part of?
East Side Elementary School is part of Morehouse Parish School District.
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