Eastside Elementary School

Summary:

Eastside Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Clewiston, Florida, with a student population of 503. The school is part of the Hendry School District, which is ranked 63 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eastside Elementary consistently outperforms the Hendry district and sometimes the state average in various standardized test scores, with 61% of 5th graders proficient or better in Statewide Science compared to 33% for the Hendry district and 53% for the state. However, the school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 33.5% to 66.7% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is much higher than the state average. Eastside Elementary also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80.47% to 84.1% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to the other Hendry district schools, such as Westside Elementary School and Central Elementary School, Eastside Elementary performs better in many test score metrics, suggesting it may be a relatively stronger-performing school within the district. Additionally, Eastside Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, which tend to have higher concentrations of either Hispanic or African American students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 201 Arroyo Ave
       Clewiston, FL  33440


(863) 983-1560

District: Hendry

SchoolDigger Rank:
967th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,066 Help


Students who attend Eastside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Clewiston Middle School
High:    Clewiston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.8 Help
Number of students:  503

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.7%
African American:
27.2%
White:
14.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Eastside Elementary School ranks better than 57.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Hendry School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.15. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Eastside Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.7%), African American (27.2%), White (14.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hendry School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary School is 21.8. 5 elementary schools in the Hendry School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eastside Elementary School is $12,066. 3 elementary schools in the Hendry School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Eastside Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hendry:

SchoolDigger ranks Hendry 63rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eastside Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 22.45 1368th 1688 19.0%
2007 42.52 1089th 1786 39.0%
2008 37.92 1181st 1789 34.0%
2009 44.55 1089th 1847 41.0%
2010 32.61 1386th 1919 27.8%
2011 39.50 1281st 1985 35.5%
2012 49.63 1005th 1984 49.3%
2013 49.38 1019th 2029 49.8%
2014 45.29 1129th 2064 45.3%
2016 37.37 1331st 2087 36.2%
2017 21.85 1730th 2112 18.1%
2018 42.99 1217th 2118 42.5%
2019 33.97 1489th 2182 31.8%
2021 34.38 1456th 2247 35.2%
2022 29.96 1574th 2219 29.1%
2023 57.99 889th 2240 60.3%
2024 55.15 967th 2256 57.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Eastside Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Eastside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 203 168 5 87 6 n/a n/a 0 469
1989 226 181 1 91 7 n/a n/a 0 506
1990 250 171 5 122 12 n/a n/a 0 560
1991 272 187 2 123 16 n/a n/a 0 600
1992 284 209 2 141 6 n/a n/a 0 642
1993 292 200 3 149 6 n/a n/a 0 650
1994 285 198 3 201 12 n/a n/a 0 699
1995 265 199 3 221 12 n/a n/a 0 700
1996 265 199 3 221 12 n/a n/a 0 700
1997 251 211 2 218 11 n/a n/a 0 693
1998 248 213 2 234 10 n/a n/a 0 707
1999 226 193 3 232 12 n/a n/a 0 666
2000 209 213 0 223 11 n/a n/a 0 656
2001 197 201 0 228 8 n/a n/a 0 634
2002 181 184 1 233 12 n/a n/a 0 611
2003 181 184 1 233 12 n/a n/a 0 611
2004 184 183 2 238 6 n/a n/a 0 613
2005 162 178 3 266 4 n/a n/a 0 613
2006 167 181 1 272 10 n/a n/a 0 631
2007 133 173 2 260 8 n/a n/a 20 596
2008 137 180 2 272 6 n/a n/a 20 617
2009 132 171 3 271 7 n/a n/a 18 602
2010 115 163 4 278 5 n/a n/a 4 569
2011 108 158 6 304 2 0 1 0 579
2012 110 161 6 295 2 0 1 0 575
2013 81 158 4 316 2 0 1 0 562
2014 87 159 7 312 0 0 1 0 566
2015 77 169 7 320 0 0 2 0 575
2016 79 164 5 325 0 0 1 0 574
2017 72 176 6 314 0 0 2 0 570
2018 74 172 8 335 0 0 4 0 593
2019 76 179 5 339 1 0 4 0 604
2020 80 170 3 297 4 0 5 0 559
2021 66 165 4 267 3 0 7 0 512
2022 70 139 4 271 4 0 7 0 495
2023 72 137 2 280 5 0 7 0 503

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Eastside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 30.0 15.6 47.8
1989 506 30.0 16.8 52.2
1990 560 30.0 18.6 64.6
1991 600 30.0 20.0 53.2
1992 642 28.0 22.9 45
1993 650 30.0 21.7 51.8
1994 699 33.0 21.2 55.2
1995 700 35.0 20.0 49.6
1996 700 35.0 20.0 49.6
1997 693 38.0 18.2 49.8
1998 707 35.0 20.2 60.7
1999 666 36.0 18.5 53.9
2000 656 33.0 19.9 74.4
2001 634 33.0 19.2 73.2
2002 611 32.0 19.1 75.6
2003 611 32.0 19.1 75.6
2004 613 35.0 17.5 68.5
2005 613 38.0 16.1 61
2006 631 40.0 15.8 72.6
2007 596 38.0 15.7 59
2008 617 41.0 15.0 72.7
2009 602 40.5 15.1 75.7
2010 569 38.0 14.9 80.2
2011 579 37.0 15.6 81.3
2012 575 36.0 15.9 83.7
2013 562 34.0 16.5 82.6
2014 566 37.0 15.2 85.5
2015 575 36.0 15.9 78.8
2016 574 34.0 16.8 66.2
2017 570 36.0 15.8 72.5
2018 593 33.0 17.9 15.2
2019 604 37.0 16.3 74
2020 559 34.0 16.4 75.1
2021 512 30.0 17.0 80.5
2022 495 26.0 19.0 81.4
2023 503 23.0 21.8 84.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Eastside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 30.0 15.6 47.8
1989 506 30.0 16.8 52.2
1990 560 30.0 18.6 64.6
1991 600 30.0 20.0 53.2
1992 642 28.0 22.9 45
1993 650 30.0 21.7 51.8
1994 699 33.0 21.2 55.2
1995 700 35.0 20.0 49.6
1996 700 35.0 20.0 49.6
1997 693 38.0 18.2 49.8
1998 707 35.0 20.2 60.7
1999 666 36.0 18.5 53.9
2000 656 33.0 19.9 74.4
2001 634 33.0 19.2 73.2
2002 611 32.0 19.1 75.6
2003 611 32.0 19.1 75.6
2004 613 35.0 17.5 68.5
2005 613 38.0 16.1 61
2006 631 40.0 15.8 72.6
2007 596 38.0 15.7 59
2008 617 41.0 15.0 72.7
2009 602 40.5 15.1 75.7
2010 569 38.0 14.9 80.2
2011 579 37.0 15.6 81.3
2012 575 36.0 15.9 83.7
2013 562 34.0 16.5 82.6
2014 566 37.0 15.2 85.5
2015 575 36.0 15.9 78.8
2016 574 34.0 16.8 66.2
2017 570 36.0 15.8 72.5
2018 593 33.0 17.9 15.2
2019 604 37.0 16.3 74
2020 559 34.0 16.4 75.1
2021 512 30.0 17.0 80.5
2022 495 26.0 19.0 81.4
2023 503 23.0 21.8 84.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Eastside Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,257 (14.6%) $7,359 (85.4%) $8,616
2019 $936 (11.9%) $6,911 (88.1%) $7,847
2020 $1,231 (12.8%) $8,402 (87.2%) $9,633
2021 $1,489 (14.9%) $8,508 (85.1%) $9,996
2022 $2,461 (22.4%) $8,532 (77.6%) $10,993
2023 $3,060 (25.4%) $9,005 (74.6%) $12,066

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eastside Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1489th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 889th of 2240 Elementary schools
 28.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eastside Elementary School)4335
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hendry)4739
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eastside Elementary School)5146
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hendry)5237
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eastside Elementary School)4644
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hendry)4843
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Eastside Elementary School)5553
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hendry)5742
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eastside Elementary School)3743
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hendry)4740
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Eastside Elementary School)7045
 25%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hendry)5330
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Eastside Elementary School)4065
 25%
   5th Grade Science (Hendry)4131
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students604503
 16.7%
African American179137
 23.5%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic339280
 17.4%
Pacific Islander00
White7672
 5.3%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74%84.1%
 10.1%


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Students at Eastside Elementary School are 56% Hispanic, 27% African American, 14% White, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Eastside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clewiston Middle School
High : Clewiston High School

Eastside Elementary School ranks 967th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 503 students attended Eastside Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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