East Side Elementary School

1603 South Lyerly St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

East Side Elementary School's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
592 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

East Side Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Side Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1357 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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22%
31%
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15%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
74%
13%
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Black
20%
21%
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White
3%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
This chart display the diversity score of East Side Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Side Elementary School's ranking?
East Side Elementary School is ranked #1357 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend East Side Elementary School?
592 students attend East Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of East Side Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 3% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Side Elementary School offer ?
East Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is East Side Elementary School part of?
East Side Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.

School Reviews

5   7/27/2012
The academic programs are above average because the Teachers care.They want the childern to be the best that they can be
- Posted by Parent - jacke

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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