East Side Elementary School serves 251 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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Side Elementary School's student population of 251 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Side Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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
4%
7%
Black
83%
45%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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?
251 students attend East Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of East Side Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Side Elementary School part of?
East Side Elementary School is part of West Point Consolidated School District.
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