East Side Elementary School

1603 South Lyerly St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 542 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 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 542 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (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 542 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers

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 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1357 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
22%
31%
15%
37%
22%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
78%
15%
Black
17%
21%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN 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 #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?
542 students attend East Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of East Side Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Side Elementary School?
East Side Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 542 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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