East Side Elementary School serves 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
East Side Elementary School's student population of 254 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Side Elementary School is 0.28, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
84%
47%
White
12%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
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?
254 students attend East Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of East Side Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 2% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Side Elementary School offer ?
East Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
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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