East Side Elementary

Summary:

East Side Elementary is a public elementary school in Elizabethton, Tennessee, serving 491 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Elizabethton District, which is ranked 20 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

East Side Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.61%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, with lower percentages of minority students. The school's ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 193 out of 855 Tennessee elementary schools (4-star rating) in 2014-2015 to a low of 505 out of 997 (2-star rating) in 2017-2018. In the most recent year, the school ranked 330 out of 1008 Tennessee elementary schools and received a 3-star rating. The school performs better for female students and special education students compared to male students and low socioeconomic status students. East Side Elementary's test scores in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science are generally lower than the Elizabethton district and the state averages.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Elizabethton District, East Side Elementary generally performs worse than West Side Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top 100 Tennessee elementary schools and has significantly higher test scores across all subjects and grade levels. The school's high percentage of white students is notable, as it differs significantly from the racial diversity observed in some nearby schools, such as Mountain View Elementary, which has a more balanced racial composition.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 800 Siam RD
       Elizabethton, TN  37643


(423) 547-8010

District: Elizabethton

SchoolDigger Rank:
334th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,045 Help


Students who attend East Side Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    T A Dugger Junior High School
High:    Elizabethton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  462

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
Two or more races:
4.5%
Hispanic:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Side Elementary ranks better than 67.2% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Elizabethton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.35. (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 East Side Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Elizabethton School District. Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), two or more races (4.5%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Side Elementary is 16.9. 1 elementary schools in the Elizabethton School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Side Elementary is $12,045. 1 elementary schools in the Elizabethton School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Side Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks East Side Elementary 334th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See East Side Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Elizabethton:

SchoolDigger ranks Elizabethton 19th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Side Elementary

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Rank History for all students at East Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 38.20 540th 809 33.3%
2011 57.93 365th 818 55.4%
2012 52.08 422nd 820 48.5%
2013 73.65 208th 846 75.4%
2014 56.66 346th 853 59.4%
2015 74.70 193rd 855 77.4%
2017 47.42 325th 646 49.7%
2018 46.01 505th 997 49.3%
2019 55.83 362nd 985 63.2%
2021 54.45 385th 983 60.8%
2022 60.85 326th 1000 67.4%
2023 67.39 261st 1020 74.4%
2024 61.35 334th 1018 67.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.86 236th 255 7.5%
2021 33.85 248th 369 32.8%
2022 63.49 100th 447 77.6%
2023 52.46 176th 528 66.7%
2024 41.28 302nd 582 48.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.63 374th 877 57.4%
2019 40.80 500th 821 39.1%
2021 38.96 480th 823 41.7%
2022 57.42 288th 858 66.4%
2023 39.31 536th 865 38.0%
2024 71.12 151st 853 82.3%
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Rank History for Female students at East Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.05 332nd 926 64.1%
2021 60.91 272nd 945 71.2%
2022 69.73 218th 975 77.6%
2023 68.43 245th 989 75.2%
2024 66.43 265th 990 73.2%
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Rank History for Male students at East Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.64 436th 916 52.4%
2021 45.91 458th 941 51.3%
2022 51.12 421st 980 57.0%
2023 63.02 297th 987 69.9%
2024 52.63 431st 991 56.5%
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Rank History for White students at East Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.83 572nd 841 32.0%
2019 40.43 472nd 812 41.9%
2021 43.00 458th 844 45.7%
2022 47.43 400th 844 52.6%
2023 55.42 311th 852 63.5%
2024 48.09 401st 847 52.7%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Side Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 265 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1989 300 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 302
1990 291 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1991 291 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1992 311 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1993 287 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1994 267 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1995 241 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1996 241 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1997 237 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 6 248
1998 214 7 2 1 0 n/a n/a 1 225
1999 231 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a -1 234
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 244 244
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 267 267
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 223 223
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 223 223
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 246 246
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 316 316
2006 239 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2007 229 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2008 252 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2009 266 6 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2010 258 8 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2011 270 4 2 5 0 0 5 0 286
2012 291 6 2 3 0 0 9 0 311
2013 380 8 2 9 2 0 6 0 407
2014 404 9 0 4 0 1 1 0 419
2015 408 7 0 14 3 1 7 0 440
2016 394 12 3 22 2 0 7 0 440
2017 399 10 2 12 1 0 14 0 438
2018 411 7 2 11 1 0 16 0 448
2019 421 10 2 12 0 0 17 0 462
2020 411 13 1 16 0 0 18 0 459
2021 413 10 1 16 0 0 21 0 461
2022 425 12 2 13 0 1 22 0 475
2023 440 11 3 16 1 1 19 0 491
2024 409 10 3 14 3 2 21 0 462

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 East Side Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 267 12.0 22.2 n/a
1989 302 14.0 21.5 n/a
1990 294 15.0 19.6 n/a
1991 292 15.0 19.4 n/a
1992 312 18.0 17.3 n/a
1993 290 16.0 18.1 n/a
1994 269 16.0 16.8 n/a
1995 245 15.0 16.3 n/a
1996 245 15.0 16.3 n/a
1997 248 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 225 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 234 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 244 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 267 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 223 n/a n/a n/a
2003 223 n/a n/a n/a
2004 246 n/a n/a n/a
2005 316 n/a n/a n/a
2006 244 16.0 15.3 n/a
2007 233 15.0 15.5 56.2
2008 258 16.0 16.1 46.1
2009 276 17.0 16.2 77.5
2010 270 18.0 15.0 81.5
2011 286 18.0 15.8 80.1
2012 311 19.0 16.3 85.5
2013 407 24.0 16.9 65.1
2014 419 29.9 14.0 64.4
2015 440 30.0 14.6 51.6
2016 440 32.0 13.7 65
2017 438 30.0 14.6 n/a
2018 448 27.0 16.5 n/a
2019 462 25.0 18.4 n/a
2020 459 25.2 18.2 n/a
2021 461 29.2 15.7 n/a
2022 475 27.2 17.4 n/a
2023 491 27.2 18.0 n/a
2024 462 27.2 16.9 n/a

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 East Side Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 267 12.0 22.2 n/a
1989 302 14.0 21.5 n/a
1990 294 15.0 19.6 n/a
1991 292 15.0 19.4 n/a
1992 312 18.0 17.3 n/a
1993 290 16.0 18.1 n/a
1994 269 16.0 16.8 n/a
1995 245 15.0 16.3 n/a
1996 245 15.0 16.3 n/a
1997 248 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 225 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 234 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 244 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 267 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 223 n/a n/a n/a
2003 223 n/a n/a n/a
2004 246 n/a n/a n/a
2005 316 n/a n/a n/a
2006 244 16.0 15.3 n/a
2007 233 15.0 15.5 56.2
2008 258 16.0 16.1 46.1
2009 276 17.0 16.2 77.5
2010 270 18.0 15.0 81.5
2011 286 18.0 15.8 80.1
2012 311 19.0 16.3 85.5
2013 407 24.0 16.9 65.1
2014 419 29.9 14.0 64.4
2015 440 30.0 14.6 51.6
2016 440 32.0 13.7 65
2017 438 30.0 14.6 n/a
2018 448 27.0 16.5 n/a
2019 462 25.0 18.4 n/a
2020 459 25.2 18.2 n/a
2021 461 29.2 15.7 n/a
2022 475 27.2 17.4 n/a
2023 491 27.2 18.0 n/a
2024 462 27.2 16.9 n/a

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 East Side Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $731 (7.5%) $8,276 (85.4%) $9,691
2020 $828 (8.4%) $8,421 (85.4%) $9,864
2021 $1,070 (10.5%) $8,791 (86.4%) $10,171
2022 $1,859 (16.2%) $8,823 (76.9%) $11,466
2023 $1,698 (14.1%) $9,574 (79.5%) $12,045

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Side Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 362nd of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 261st of 1020 Elementary schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Side Elementary)30.641
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Elizabethton)44.147.5
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Side Elementary)36.736.1
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elizabethton)45.849.7
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Side Elementary)53.345.9
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Elizabethton)60.152.4
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Side Elementary)36.754.1
 17.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabethton)49.158.6
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Side Elementary)48.351.5
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Elizabethton)4755.7
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Side Elementary)4043.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabethton)46.453.1
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (East Side Elementary)4446.3
 2.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Elizabethton)51.453.7
 2.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Side Elementary)37.844.7
 6.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Elizabethton)4346.8
 3.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students462491
 6.3%
African American1011
 10%
American Indian01
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic1216
 33.3%
Pacific Islander01
White421440
 4.5%
Two or More Races1719
 11.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Side Elementary

East Side Elementary ranks 334th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 462 students attended East Side Elementary.

Students at East Side Elementary are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Students who attend East Side Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : T A Dugger Junior High School
High : Elizabethton High 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 Tennessee Department of Education.

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