Eastside Elementary School

9735 Lockhart Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eastside Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10% in LA
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Eastside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Eastside Elementary School's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
498 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Eastside Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastside Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#112 out of 1237 schools
(Top 10%)
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50%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eastside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
68%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
13%
9%
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Black
5%
42%
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White
78%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in LA.
0.37
This chart display the diversity score of Eastside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Eastside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eastside Elementary School's ranking?
Eastside Elementary School is ranked #112 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Eastside Elementary School often compared to?
Eastside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denham Springs Elementary School, Freshwater Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Eastside Elementary School?
498 students attend Eastside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Eastside Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastside Elementary School?
Eastside Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Eastside Elementary School offer ?
Eastside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Eastside Elementary School part of?
Eastside Elementary School is part of Livingston Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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