East Side Elementary School (Closed 2009)

1102 S Riley St
Hearne, TX 77859
(School attendance zone shown in map)
East Side Elementary School serves 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
352 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
50%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend East Side Elementary School?
352 students attend East Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of East Side Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Side Elementary School?
East Side Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Side Elementary School offer ?
East Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is East Side Elementary School part of?
East Side Elementary School is part of Hearne Independent School District.

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