Serving 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East Side Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: East Side Elementary serves the northeast part of Elizabethton, TN, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.3 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
East Side Elementary School's student population of 465 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
East Side Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Side Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#382 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Gray
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 #382 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are East Side Elementary School often compared to?
East Side Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harold Mccormick Elementary School, West Side Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend East Side Elementary School?
465 students attend East Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of East Side Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does East Side Elementary School offer ?
East Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Side Elementary School part of?
East Side Elementary School is part of Elizabethton School District.
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