East Side Elementary School serves 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
East Side Elementary School's student population of 246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Side Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
84%
47%
White
13%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend East Side Elementary School?
246 students attend East Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of East Side Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Side Elementary School?
East Side Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Side Elementary School offer ?
East Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is East Side Elementary School part of?
East Side Elementary School is part of West Point Consolidated School Dist School District.
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