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How has East Side Elementary changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
465
Elementary
DISTRICT 391 · STATE 470
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ELIZABETHTON·NCES 470111000350
East Side Elementary
800 Siam RD, Elizabethton, TN 37643 · (423) 547-8010 · Carter County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL465 STUDENTS
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STATE 19.7:1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 105 | 23% |
| Kindergarten | 60 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 61 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 52 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 48 | 10% |
| Grade 4 | 86 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 53 | 11% |
Student demographics
24%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Elizabethton. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or MasteredEnglish Language Arts
50.6%
TN avg 40.9% . +5.9pp since 2022
Math
44.4%
TN avg 39.3% . -1.9pp since 2022
What this means: On the TCAP, Tennessee's statewide test, about 51 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 44 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Tennessee schools, those numbers are about 41 and 39. Reading and writing scores are up about 6 points since 2022, while math scores are down about 2 points.
TCAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 50.6% | 44.4% |
| 2023-24 | 48.0% | 40.2% |
| 2022-23 | 44.7% | 46.3% |
% On Track or Mastered, all students and all tested grades.
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where East Side Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee | In Carter County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 44.4% | #433 of 957 | #5 of 10 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 50.6% | #240 of 959 | #2 of 10 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 465 | #487 of 1,044 | #4 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 23.7% | #682 of 962 | #2 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.8% | #276 of 348 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
465
+4 (+1%) vs 2020
+59% since 1990-91, when it was 292
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 465 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 462 | 27.2 | 17.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 491 | 27.3 | 18.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 461 | 29 | 15.9:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 448 | 27 | 16.6:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 440 | 32 | 13.8:1 | 65% (286) |
| 2010-11 | 286 | 18 | 15.9:1 | 80% (229) |
| 2000-01 | 267 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 292 | 15 | 19.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for East Side Elementary.
About East Side Elementary
East Side Elementary is a medium-sized elementary school with an address in Elizabethton, Tennessee. School enrollment was 465 students in 2024-25, in pre-K through 5.
East Side Elementary is in Elizabethton, a district with 2,678 students across 5 schools.
The large majority of students at East Side Elementary, 87%, are White. Other reported shares: 5% multiracial, 3% Hispanic, and 3% Black. East Side Elementary has a diversity index of 24%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
In the county around the school, Carter County, median household income is about $50,135, about 21% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 13%. A total of 21 public schools operate in Carter County, serving about 7,217 students.
Harold McCormick Elementary is located about 0.7 miles from East Side Elementary. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Under the NCES locale system, East Side Elementary is Suburb: Mid-size.
Enrollment has been fairly stable: 461 in 2020-21 and 465 in 2024-25.
Posts about school safety, transportation, and start times are welcome on this page. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Carter County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
56,712
Census ACS
Median income
$50,135
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
7,217 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Elizabethton
- Elizabethton High SchoolHigh · 886 students
- T A Dugger Junior High SchoolMiddle · 619 students
- West Side ElementaryElementary · 367 students
- Harold McCormick ElementaryElementary · 341 students
Other schools in Elizabethton
- Elizabethton High SchoolHigh · 886 students
- T A Dugger Junior High SchoolMiddle · 619 students
- Hunter ElementaryElementary · 498 students
- Happy Valley High SchoolHigh · 449 students
- Hampton High SchoolHigh · 368 students
- West Side ElementaryElementary · 367 students
Nearby schools
- Harold McCormick Elementary0.7 mi · 341
- T A Dugger Junior High School1.5 mi · 619
- Elizabethton High School2.1 mi · 886
- Valley Forge Elementary2.2 mi · 186
- West Side Elementary2.4 mi · 367
- Hunter Elementary3.2 mi · 498
Frequently asked questions
About East Side ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at East Side Elementary?
East Side Elementary enrolls approximately 465 students in grades PK-05.
Is East Side Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
East Side Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the racial breakdown of students at East Side Elementary?
At East Side Elementary, the student body is approximately 87% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is East Side Elementary public or private?
East Side Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Elizabethton.
What city is East Side Elementary in?
East Side Elementary is located in Elizabethton, TN.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.